
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press
TricepsTriceps Lateral Head
- Equipment
- EZ Bar
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Chest, Shoulders
How to do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press
- 1
Lie on a flat bench with an EZ bar loaded to an appropriate weight.
- 2
Using a narrow grip lift the bar and hold it straight over your torso with your elbows in. The arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
- 3
Now lower the bar down to your lower chest as you breathe in. Keep the elbows in as you perform this movement.
- 4
Using the triceps to push the bar back up, press it back to the starting position by extending the elbows as you exhale.
- 5
Repeat.
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