Best Chest And Tricep Workouts With Ez Bar To Build Muscle Mass
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This workout focuses on developing the chest and tricep muscles, which are synergistic muscle groups involved in pushing movements.
The inclusion of an EZ Bar, a uniquely designed barbell offering a more comfortable grip through its bends, allows for enhanced joint support during exercises such as tricep extensions and presses.
To target muscle hypertrophy, the routine combines compound exercises for multiple muscle group engagement with isolation exercises aimed at singular muscles, utilizing lower weights and higher repetitions.
Key exercises include horizontal presses to engage the pectoral muscles and extensions to strengthen the triceps.
By incorporating these elements, this regimen promotes balanced upper body strength and muscle development.
The 2 Best Chest and Tricep Exercises with EZ Bar to Build Muscle Mass
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1. Skullcrusher
Skullcrusher demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED2,594,390Triceps Strength97 mScoreTriceps
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Flat BenchSkullcrushers are a triceps exercise performed while lying on a bench. This movement focuses on isolating the triceps and can be done with an EZ-Bar for better grip and stability.
How to do it
- Lie back on a bench, keeping your shoulder blades squeezed and your heels flat on the ground.
- Ensure the bench supports your head, shoulders, and buttocks at all times.
- Hold the EZ-Bar above your shoulders with hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your upper arms still and bend your elbows to lower the bar just above your forehead.
- Exhale as you extend your arms to lift the bar back to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps35lbs28reps35lbs38reps35lbs2. EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED713,098Triceps Strength87 mScoreTricepsEZ BarThe EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension is a great exercise that focuses on strengthening the triceps. Using an EZ-Bar makes it easier to grip, helping you lift more weight safely while also improving your overall strength and stability.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- Hold the EZ-bar with both hands behind your head, elbows pointing up.
- Push the EZ-bar overhead by contracting your triceps, keeping elbows steady.
- Lower the EZ-bar back behind your head slowly, maintaining tension in your triceps.
- Keep your core tight and back straight throughout the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps25lbs28reps25lbs38reps25lbs
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