Triceps exercise · ez barbell
EZ Barbell JM Bench Press
The ez barbell jm bench press is an ez barbell exercise that targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Chest, shoulders
- Equipment
- Ez barbell
- Body part
- Upper arms
How to do the ez barbell jm bench press
- Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- Grasp the ez barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower the barbell to your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the triceps. The chest and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all triceps exercises or every ez bar exercise.
