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EZ-Bar Bench Press demonstration

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Strength / EZ Bar

EZ-Bar Bench Press

A flat-bench chest press performed with an EZ bar, whose angled grips are easier on the wrists while still loading the pectorals, front delts, and triceps.

Equipment

EZ Bar

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Triceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie flat on a bench with your feet planted on the floor, gripping the EZ bar's angled bends over your chest.

  2. 02

    Unrack the bar and hold it over your lower chest with your arms extended.

  3. 03

    Lower the bar under control toward your lower chest.

  4. 04

    Press the bar back up to full arm extension.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.