Exercise library
EZ-Bar Curl
The EZ-bar curl trains the biceps with an angled bar that is easier on the wrists than a straight barbell.
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- Equipment
- Barbell
- Focus
- Arms
- Level
- Beginner
- Suggested sets
- 3 sets of 10–12 reps.
- Muscles worked
- BicepsForearms
How to do it
- 1Hold the EZ-bar on the angled grips with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2Stand tall with your elbows tucked close to your sides.
- 3Curl the bar up toward your shoulders by bending only at the elbows.
- 4Squeeze your biceps at the top without swinging.
- 5Lower the bar slowly back to the start and repeat.
Tips & tricks
- The angled grip keeps your wrists in a more comfortable position.
- Control the lowering phase for more growth.
- Keep your upper arms still throughout.
Common mistakes
- Swinging your torso to heave the bar up.
- Letting your elbows drift forward.
- Using only a partial range of motion.
