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How to do Ez Barbell Curl

The EZ barbell curl is a classic arm exercise that targets the biceps using an EZ curl bar. It is performed standing, with an underhand grip, and involves curling the bar up towards the shoulders while keeping the elbows close to the torso.

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

How to do Ez Barbell Curl, step by step

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

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Muscles worked

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

Variations

Ez Barbell Curl is a variation of Barbell Curl.

Track Ez Barbell Curl in SPLYT

Ez Barbell 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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