EZ Bar French Press on Exercise Ball Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Triceps Brachii
Equipment
EZ Barbell
Body Part
Upper Arms
Primary Muscle
Triceps Brachii
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
French Press on Stability Ball, EZ Bar Tricep Extension

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: EZ Bar French Press on Exercise Ball

  1. Sit on the exercise ball with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
  2. Hold the EZ bar with an overhand grip and bring it overhead.
  3. Bend your elbows to lower the bar behind your head while maintaining a straight back.
  4. Press the bar back to the starting position by extending your elbows.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Bending at the hips instead of the elbows.
  • Rolling the shoulders forward instead of keeping them down.
  • Using too much weight, losing form.

Modifications

  • Perform without the exercise ball to increase stability.
  • Use a lighter EZ barbell or switch to dumbbells.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight while performing the exercise.
  • Engage your core for better stability on the exercise ball.
  • Do not lower the barbell too far back, as this can strain your shoulders.

Tags

tricep
strength
upper arms
exercise ball
EZ bar
triceps extension

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