Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
How to do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Biceps
Forearms
E-Z Curl Bar
How to do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
- 1
Attach a band to each end of the bar. Take the bar, placing a foot on the middle of the band. Stand upright with a narrow, supinated grip on the EZ bar. The elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position.
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While keeping the upper arms in place, flex the elbows to execute the curl. Exhale as the weight is lifted.
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Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.
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Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band: common questions
What muscles does the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band work?
The Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band primarily works the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as supporting muscles.
Is the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band?
To do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band you'll need an E-Z curl bar.
Is the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band a compound or isolation exercise?
The Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band with correct form?
Attach a band to each end of the bar. Take the bar, placing a foot on the middle of the band. Stand upright with a narrow, supinated grip on the EZ bar. The elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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