EZ-bar Close-Grip Bench Press

EZ-bar Close-Grip Bench Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on a flat bench with your feet on the floor.
  • 2Grab the EZ bar from the rack and hold it above your chest, hands closer than shoulder width.
  • 3Lower the bar towards your middle chest.
  • 4Push bar back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  • 5Hold for a moment at the top, then repeat.

Tips:

  • Try not to arch your back. Keep it flat on the bench.
  • Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the exercise.
  • Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement.
  • Focus on contracting and isolating the triceps when lifting the barbell.

EZ-bar Close-Grip Bench Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs