Ez bar underhand press

Muscles worked: Upper arms, Shoulders, Chest
Upper armsShouldersChest
🔧 EZ Bar ↕ Push 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Exhale and press the bar overhead, extending arms fully without locking elbows. Briefly shrug shoulders at the top. Inhale as you lower the bar to the starting position, keeping elbows forward and wrists straight.

Muscles Worked

Lateral HeadMedial HeadLong HeadMedial DeltsUpper Chest
Secondary: Upper Traps, Long Head, Short Head

Tips

To protect your shoulder joints, maintain elbows forward throughout the movement, preventing them from drifting backward. Engage your core muscles throughout the exercise to stabilize your spine and transfer power efficiently. Focus on pressing the bar directly upwards, ensuring a vertical path to maximize strength and avoid unnecessary strain. Keep your head in a neutral position, avoiding tilting or looking up, to maintain proper spinal alignment and prevent neck discomfort.

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