How to Do Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press
Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Intermediate
01 / Move with control
How to perform
How to do Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press
- 01Sit on a bench with back support holding an EZ bar on the inner knurling with a close grip.
- 02Position the bar at chin height with the forearms vertical and wrists neutral.
- 03Press the bar vertically until the elbows are locked out directly overhead.
- 04Exhale at the top of the movement and reach the bar toward the ceiling.
- 05Lower the bar back to the starting position under control.
Same guidance shown inside the A90 app
02 / Anatomy
Muscles worked by Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press
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Primary movers
- Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
- Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.
Stabilisers
- Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
- Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
- Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.
03 / A90 Coach
A90 Coach tip
Ensure the elbows stay directly under the wrists throughout the press to protect the shoulder joint.
Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app
04 / Related
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05 / FAQ
Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press questions
What muscles does Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press work?
Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.
How do you do Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press correctly?
Sit on a bench with back support holding an EZ bar on the inner knurling with a close grip. Position the bar at chin height with the forearms vertical and wrists neutral. Press the bar vertically until the elbows are locked out directly overhead. Exhale at the top of the movement and reach the bar toward the ceiling. Lower the bar back to the starting position under control.
What is the A90 coach tip for Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press?
Ensure the elbows stay directly under the wrists throughout the press to protect the shoulder joint.
Is Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press suitable for beginners?
Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.
Do you need equipment for Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press?
No. Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Shoulder Press is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.
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