Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press, starting positionClose-Grip EZ-Bar Press, finishing position
How to Perform
1Lie on a flat bench with an EZ bar loaded to an appropriate weight.
2Using 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.
3Now lower the bar down to your lower chest as you breathe in. Keep the elbows in as you perform this movement.
4Using the triceps to push the bar back up, press it back to the starting position by extending the elbows as you exhale.
5Repeat.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
