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EZ Bar Underhand Press

EZ Bar Underhand Press

Shoulders BarbellFull Gym
Primary musclesShoulders
EquipmentBarbell، Full Gym
Level—
Suggested3 × 8–12

Overview

EZ Bar Underhand Press is a press variation built on the standard barbell press, but you use an EZ curl bar with an underhand grip, meaning your palms face up. It works the shoulders, chest, and triceps, while the underhand position also recruits the biceps more than a regular overhand grip.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Choose a suitable load for the EZ curl bar.

  2. 2

    Set your feet about shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Take an underhand grip on the EZ bar, placing your hands a little closer than shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Position the bar at shoulder height with your arms straight.

  5. 5

    Keep a slight bend in your elbows so you do not lock out your joints.

  6. 6

    Tighten your core to hold a steady stance.

  7. 7

    Breathe in, then lower the bar toward the front of your shoulders while keeping your elbows slightly in front of your torso.

  8. 8

    Continue lowering until your elbows reach a 90-degree angle or just below it.

  9. 9

    Breathe out and drive the bar back to the start, fully extending your arms.

  10. 10

    Move with control and do not rely on excessive momentum.

  11. 11

    Complete the target number of repetitions.

  12. 12

    Begin with a lighter load so you can lock in proper form before adding more weight.

  13. 13

    Watch your technique closely to prevent unnecessary stress on your lower back and shoulders.

Muscles worked

Target

Anterior Deltoid

Synergists

Supraspinatus، Triceps، Pectoralis Major، (Clavicular)، Trapezius، Serratus Anterior

Stabilizers

Levatos Scapula، Biceps Brachii

Muscles worked — EZ Bar Underhand Press

Alternatives & variations

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