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How to do Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl

The EZ bar seated close grip concentration curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed while seated with the elbow braced against the thigh for stability. It uses an EZ barbell and emphasizes strict form to maximize biceps engagement.

Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Ez barbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold an EZ barbell with an underhand grip.
  2. Rest your elbow on the inside of your thigh, just above the knee.
  3. Curl the barbell up towards your shoulder while keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Track Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl in SPLYT

Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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