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Close-Grip EZ-Bar Bench Press
A triceps-focused press using an EZ-bar with a narrow grip for wrist comfort.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- triceps brachii · anterior deltoid · pectoralis major
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- EZ bar
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Lie on a flat bench and grip the inner curves of the EZ-bar.
- Lower the bar to your chest with elbows tucked.
- Press back up to full extension.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- The EZ-bar reduces wrist discomfort.
- Keep the movement controlled.