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Floor EZ-Bar Press
A floor press variation using an EZ-bar for a more comfortable wrist and elbow position.
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
- Lie on the floor holding an EZ-bar over your chest.
- Lower the bar until your elbows touch the floor.
- Press back up to full extension.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- The EZ-bar reduces wrist strain vs. a straight bar.
- Keep your feet flat on the floor.