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gif_boxEz Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press
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Ez BarbellCategory
strength
Mechanic
isolation
Cal/min
7.3
Force
push
Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using ez barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Chest and Shoulders.
list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions
Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your feet.
Grasp the ez barbell with a close grip, palms facing each other.
Extend your arms straight up above your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
Pause for a moment, then press the barbell back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
warning Common Mistakes
Recruiting larger muscle groups to "help" move the weight instead of isolating Triceps — swinging momentum or shifting the torso takes tension off the muscle this exercise is meant to train.
Locking out too fast or letting the elbows drift outward under load — controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase is where most of the muscle-building stimulus happens.
Using an asymmetric grip or uneven bar path, which can quietly overload one side of the body over repeated sets.
Progressing the load or reps too quickly before technique is consistent across every rep of every set.
person Who Should Do This Exercise
Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press is classified as a Intermediate strength exercise, so lifters with some training experience who already have basic technique and stability in place — beginners can work up to it, but should master fundamental Upper Arms movements first. It fits well in programs focused on strength training and pairs naturally with other Upper Arms movements in a balanced routine.
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