How to do the Ez Bar Standing French Press
Ez Bar Standing French Press is an 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 Shoulders.
Ez Bar Standing French Press demonstration · © GymiaFit
Ez Bar Standing French Press at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Ez Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Ez Bar Standing French Press step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip.
- 2Raise the barbell above your head, fully extending your arms.
- 3Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
- 4Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Ez Bar Standing French Press — questions
What muscles does the Ez Bar Standing French Press work?
The Ez Bar Standing French Press primarily targets the Triceps. It also recruits the Shoulders as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Ez Bar Standing French Press?
You need ez barbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Ez Bar Standing French Press suitable for beginners?
It is classed as intermediate. Build the movement pattern with an easier variation first, then add load once the technique holds under fatigue.
What can I do instead of the Ez Bar Standing French Press?
Ez Barbell Decline Close Grip Face Press, Ez Barbell Decline Triceps Extension, Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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