Ez-bar Close-grip Bench Press

Learn how to do the Ez-bar Close-grip Bench Press with proper form and technique. This ez barbell exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Chest, Shoulders.

Ez-bar Close-grip Bench Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Ez-bar Close-grip Bench Press

Follow these steps to perform the Ez-bar Close-grip Bench Press with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. 2Grasp the ez barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing forward.
  3. 3Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. 4Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. 5Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
  6. 6Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Ez-bar Close-grip Bench Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

chestshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
ez barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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