This exercise involves standing with an EZ bar and pressing it overhead. It primarily targets the shoulders, but also engages the triceps and upper back muscles. It can be performed with varying weights and repetitions to increase strength and muscle endurance.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the shoulders, triceps, and upper back muscles
- Improves shoulder stability and mobility
- Helps to build upper body strength and muscle mass
- Can be modified to target different areas of the shoulders
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional overhead presses
- Less strain on the wrists and elbows compared to straight bar overhead presses
How to perform
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the EZ bar with an overhand grip, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the bar up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Press the bar up overhead, extending your arms fully.
- Lower the bar back down to shoulder height, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Triceps
Primary
Upper Back
Primary
Shoulder
Primary