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EZ Bar Close-Grip Bench Press

1. 1 - Lie flat on a bench with your feet firmly planted on the floor and your back slightly arched with shoulder blades retracted.
2. 2 - Grip the EZ bar using the inner angled grips, placing your hands closer than shoulder-width apart with palms facing forward.
3. 3 - Unrack the EZ bar and hold it directly above your chest with arms fully extended.
4. 4 - Slowly lower the EZ bar toward the lower portion of your chest in a controlled manner, keeping your elbows tucked close to your sides throughout the movement.
5. 5 - Pause briefly when the bar is just above your chest, maintaining tension in your triceps.
6. 6 - Press the EZ bar back up to the starting position by fully extending your arms, contracting your triceps at the top.
7. 7 - Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then carefully re-rack the bar.