Breathing
Exhale through the effort and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily rather than holding your breath unintentionally.
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The Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press primarily works the triceps, with the chest and shoulders supporting the movement. It is a strength movement performed with e-z curl bar.
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Movement instructions
Lie on a flat bench with an EZ bar loaded to an appropriate weight.
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.
Now lower the bar down to your lower chest as you breathe in. Keep the elbows in as you perform this movement.
Using the triceps to push the bar back up, press it back to the starting position by extending the elbows as you exhale.
Repeat.
Technique guidance
Exhale through the effort and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily rather than holding your breath unintentionally.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same e-z curl bar setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press sessions.
Weight, repetitions and completed sets.
Example: 3 sets of 8 reps at 30 kg. Next time, record the actual result, even if it is the same.
Look for more repetitions at the same weight, or a heavier weight for comparable repetitions. Total weight lifted also changes when you add sets, so it is not a strength score.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
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Muscle guide
Triceps is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
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