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EZ-Bar Curl

Learn how to do ez-bar curl with a clear setup, controlled movement, and a technique you can repeat.

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How to do ez-bar curl

  1. 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.
  2. Now, while keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps. Focus on only moving your forearms.
  3. 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.
  4. Then inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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EZ-Bar Curl: muscles worked

Primary focus: biceps.

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Start with a version you can control. Record the same setup and range each time. Add reps or a small load increase when you can repeat the movement without changing the technique.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you do ez-bar curl?

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. Now, while keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps. Focus on only moving your forearms. 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.

What muscles does ez-bar curl work?

EZ-Bar Curl primarily trains the biceps. The exact demand depends on your setup, range, and chosen load.

What is the best technique for ez-bar curl?

Keep the torso steady and choose a grip you can repeat comfortably. Bend at the elbow rather than swinging the weight with your whole body. Control the return and avoid snapping the elbow straight at the bottom.

What can I do instead of ez-bar curl?

Related options include Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl, Alternating Dumbbell Curl, Barbell Curl. These can have different equipment, range, and movement demands. Open the guides below to compare the setups before choosing a replacement.

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