EZ Bar French Press

A fundamental triceps isolation exercise performed lying on a bench, where the EZ-bar is lowered toward the forehead and pressed back up to build triceps strength and size.

Instructions

1. Lie flat on a horizontal bench and hold an EZ-bar above your chest with your arms fully extended, using a close grip (shoulder-width or narrower).
2. Keep your feet flat on the floor or on the bench for stability.
3. Keeping your upper arms stationary and perpendicular to the ground, bend your elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead or just behind the top of your head.
4. Lower the weight under control until your forearms are nearly vertical and you feel a deep stretch in your triceps.
5. Pause briefly at the bottom position.
6. Press the bar back up by extending your elbows, squeezing your triceps at the top.
7. Repeat for your desired number of repetitions.

Tips

• Maintain strict form by keeping your upper arms stationary; only your forearms should move.
• The EZ-bar’s angled grip is gentler on your wrists and elbows than a straight barbell.
• Lower the weight slowly and deliberately to maximize the stretch and reduce injury risk.
• This exercise is a foundation for triceps development and is suitable for beginners through advanced trainees.
• If you experience elbow discomfort, reduce the weight and ensure proper form before progressing.
• For increased intensity, use a thicker bar or pair this exercise with other triceps movements in the same session.