Arms
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
EZ-Bar Curl
EZ-Bar Curl is a beginner-friendly arm exercise performed with an EZ bar.
EZ bar
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Arms
No secondary muscle group is listed for this variation.
Strength
Movement pattern: curl. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to 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.
- Then inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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FAQ
Common questions about EZ-Bar Curl.
What muscles does EZ-Bar Curl work?
EZ-Bar Curl primarily trains the arms.
Is EZ-Bar Curl beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for EZ-Bar Curl?
This variation uses an EZ bar.
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