EZ-Bar Close-Grip Bench Press
The close-grip bench press on an EZ-bar, hands on the inner bends; the angled grip takes strain off the wrists.
How to do it
Setup
On the bench, EZ-bar in the inner bends over the lower chest, blades pinched, feet planted.
Steps
- Lower the bar to the lower chest, elbows along the ribs.
- Keep the forearms vertical at the bottom.
- Drive the bar back up to straight arms.
Common mistakes
Hands on the outer bends: the close grip sits on the inner ones. Elbows flaring: keep them tucked. Bar touching high on the chest: bring it lower.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
