Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | ez-bar |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp ez-bar with shoulderwide overhand grip and lie supine on flat bench.Execution
Lower barbell to costal arch. Keep elbow close to body. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Ez-Bar Bench Press, Close Grip | Starting Position Ez-Bar Bench Press, Close Grip Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/46/1146.jpg)
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![Ez-Bar Bench Press, Close Grip | Ending Position Ez-Bar Bench Press, Close Grip Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/47/1147.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Triceps Brachii |
Synergist | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Major, Clavicular |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii |
![Ez-Bar Bench Press, Close Grip | Muscles Front Ez-Bar Bench Press, Close Grip Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/31/631.jpg)
Front
![Ez-Bar Bench Press, Close Grip | Muscles Rear Ez-Bar Bench Press, Close Grip Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/32/632.jpg)
Rear
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