How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades together and drive your feet into the floor.
- 1
Lie on a flat bench with an EZ barbell, holding it with a close grip over your chest.
- 2
Lower the bar towards your lower chest or upper abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- 3
Press the bar back up to the starting position without locking out your elbows.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a controlled movement and avoid locking out your elbows to keep constant tension on the triceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbows flare away from the torso
- ✕Bouncing the bar off the chest or abdomen
- ✕Losing wrist alignment under the bar