Ez Bar Standing Overhead Press
Description
The EZ bar standing overhead press is a vertical pressing exercise performed standing with an EZ curl bar. The angled grip is more comfortable on the wrists than a straight barbell, and the standing position trains core stability. It is a useful overhead pressing variation for lifters with wrist issues.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Ez Bar Standing Overhead Press Instructions
- Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart. Grip an EZ bar on the inner or outer angled portions with an overhand grip.
- Hold the bar at upper-chest level. Brace your core hard.
- Press the bar straight overhead by extending at the shoulders and elbows.
- Move your head back slightly as the bar passes your face, then bring it back forward at lockout.
- Lock out with the bar directly above your shoulders. Squeeze your glutes for stability.
- Lower the bar under control to upper-chest level.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
- Use lighter weight than barbell pressing — the EZ grip changes the leverage.
Ez Bar Standing Overhead Press Form & Visual
Ez Bar Standing Overhead Press Benefits
- Angled grip is easier on the wrists than a straight barbell
- Standing position trains core stability
- Useful overhead press variation for wrist issues
- Builds the shoulders and triceps
- Allows heavier loading than dumbbell pressing
- Easy to set up
Ez Bar Standing Overhead Press Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Upper trapezius
- Core (anti-extension stabilizer)
- Serratus anterior
Ez Bar Standing Overhead Press Variations & Alternatives
- Barbell Standing Overhead Press
- Barbell Seated Overhead Press
- Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press
- Smith Seated Shoulder Press
- EZ Bar Seated Overhead Press
- EZ Bar Push Press (with leg drive)
