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EZ Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press
The EZ Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press is an EZ bar exercise that targets the shoulders, with the triceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Sit on a bench with back support, holding an EZ bar at shoulder level with a close grip.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Press the EZ bar overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly lower the bar back to shoulder level with control.
- Keep elbows slightly bent and maintain proper wrist alignment.
- Avoid arching your back or using momentum during the press.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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