Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press
How to do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
Chest, Shoulders
E-Z Curl Bar
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.
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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.
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Repeat.
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Where the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press fits
The Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press: common questions
What muscles does the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press work?
The Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press primarily works the Triceps. It also recruits the Chest and Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press?
To do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press you'll need an E-Z curl bar.
Is the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press with correct form?
Lie on a flat bench with an EZ bar loaded to an appropriate weight. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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