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How to do Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press

The EZ barbell decline close grip face press is a triceps-focused exercise performed on a decline bench using an EZ barbell. It also engages the chest and shoulders as secondary muscles. The movement requires control and proper form to avoid injury, especially due to the bar path near the face and the decline position.

Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Ez barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press, step by step

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your feet.
  2. Grasp the ez barbell with a close grip, palms facing each other.
  3. Extend your arms straight up above your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  4. Lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment, then press the barbell back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

Track Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press in SPLYT

Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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