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EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press exercise animation

EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
EZ Barbell
Target
Triceps

The JM press splits the difference between a close-grip bench press and a skull crusher, lowering the bar toward the throat rather than the chest or forehead. That hybrid path lets it load the triceps harder than a standard bench press while still letting you press meaningful weight, unlike an isolation extension. It's a technical lift that takes practice to groove the bar path safely.

How to Do the EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. Grasp the ez barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lower the barbell to your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body.
  4. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press primarily targets the Triceps, with Chest as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have ez barbell? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press work?
The EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press primarily targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press?
The EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press is done with a ez barbell.
What's a good alternative to the EZ Barbell Jm Bench Press?
If you don't have access to a ez barbell, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.