EZ-Bar Curl
How to do the EZ-Bar Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Biceps
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E-Z Curl Bar
How to do the EZ-Bar Curl
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Stand up straight while holding an EZ curl bar at the wide outer handle. The palms of your hands should be facing forward and slightly tilted inward due to the shape of the bar. Keep your elbows close to your torso. This will be your starting position.
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Now, while keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps. Focus on only moving your forearms.
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Continue to raise the weight until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the top contracted position for a moment and squeeze the biceps.
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Then inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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EZ-Bar Curl: common questions
What muscles does the EZ-Bar Curl work?
The EZ-Bar Curl primarily works the Biceps.
Is the EZ-Bar Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The EZ-Bar Curl 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 EZ-Bar Curl?
To do the EZ-Bar Curl you'll need an E-Z curl bar.
Is the EZ-Bar Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The EZ-Bar Curl 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 EZ-Bar Curl with correct form?
Stand up straight while holding an EZ curl bar at the wide outer handle. The palms of your hands should be facing forward and slightly tilted inward due to the shape of the bar. Keep your elbows close to your torso. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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