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Decline EZ-Bar Bench Press
A decline press using an EZ-bar for a wrist-friendly grip targeting the lower chest.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- EZ bar
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Set the bench to a decline. Secure your feet and grip the EZ-bar.
- Lower the bar to your lower chest.
- Press back up explosively.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- The angled grip reduces wrist strain.
- Keep your core braced.