Biceps exercise
EZ Bar Curl
Standing biceps curl with an EZ bar, easier on the wrists than a straight bar.
- Primary muscleBiceps
- Also worksForearms
- EquipmentEZ bar
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Biceps
- Forearms
- EZ bar
How to do the EZ Bar Curl
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand tall and grab the EZ bar by the outer curves with an underhand grip.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and your abs tight.
- Curl the bar up by bending your elbows to shoulder height.
- Lower with control to full extension.
Muscles worked
Common EZ Bar Curl mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the EZ Bar Curl, and how to fix it.
You grip the inner curves and your grip is too narrow.
Grip the EZ bar on the outer curves, about shoulder-width.
Your shoulders rise and roll forward at the top.
Keep your shoulders down and back through the whole rep. The movement happens only at the elbow.
You cut the lowering phase short.
Lower until your arms are extended in front of your thighs before curling again.
Alternatives to the EZ Bar Curl
They work the biceps with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the EZ Bar Curl work?
The EZ Bar Curl works mainly the biceps. It also works the forearms.