Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press
Also known as: ez bar jm bench press, ez-bar jm bench press
Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press is a step up once the basics feel easy and fits late in an arms workout.
How to do 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.
Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
4 sets of 4-6 reps with 3 minutes of rest. Slow the eccentric before you add another plate.
Hypertrophy
4 sets of 8-12 reps with 75-90 seconds of rest. Small collar plates give a usable jump on this bar.
Endurance
3 sets of 15-20 reps with 45 seconds of rest. Keep the wrists stacked before chasing extra load.
Common Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press Mistakes
Setting the hands unevenly across the bends
Use the same bend on both sides so the load stays centred.
Slamming into lockout and jarring the elbow
Finish firm but stop just short of a hard snap at the top.
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Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you 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. Use an EZ bar and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press work?
The Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press primarily targets the triceps. It is classified as a arms exercise and is performed with an EZ bar.
How many sets and reps of the Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press should I do?
For muscle growth: 4 sets of 8-12 reps with 75-90 seconds of rest. Small collar plates give a usable jump on this bar. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press good for beginners?
It is an intermediate movement. You will get more out of it once you can already perform the basic arms patterns with controlled form. Beginners can still use it with light load and close attention to technique.
What can I do instead of the Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press?
Try the Barbell Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps Extension, Triceps Dips Floor or the Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up. Each trains the triceps with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press the same as the ez bar jm bench press?
Yes. The Ez Barbell Jm Bench Press is also commonly called the ez bar jm bench press or the ez-bar jm bench press. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "ez bar jm bench press" and "ez-bar jm bench press" refer to this same movement.
