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Incline EZ-Bar Bench Press
An incline press with an EZ-bar targeting the upper chest with a joint-friendly grip.
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 bench to 30–45 degrees. Grip the EZ-bar with hands on the angled sections.
- Lower the bar to your upper chest.
- Press back up to full extension.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- The incline shifts emphasis to the upper pectorals.
- Control the descent to avoid shoulder strain.