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How to do Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl

The EZ barbell close-grip curl is a biceps-focused exercise performed with an EZ barbell using a close, underhand grip. It targets the biceps and also engages the forearms as secondary muscles. The movement involves curling the barbell towards the shoulders while keeping the elbows close to the torso.

Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Ez barbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl, step by step

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.
  3. Curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Variations

Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl is a variation of Barbell Curl.

Track Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl in SPLYT

Ez Barbell Close-grip 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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