Biceps · Ez barbell · Beginner

How to do Preacher Curl (EZ Bar, Close Grip)

The EZ barbell close grip preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed on a preacher bench with a close grip on an EZ barbell. It emphasizes strict form and biceps contraction.

Preacher Curl (EZ Bar, Close Grip) demonstration

Primary muscle: Biceps
Also works: Forearms
Equipment: Ez barbell
Level: Beginner
Category: Biceps

How to do Preacher Curl (EZ Bar, Close Grip), step by step

Sit on a preacher curl bench and place your upper arms on the pad, gripping the ez barbell with an underhand grip.
Rest your triceps on the pad and fully extend your arms, keeping your back straight.
Slowly curl the barbell towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
Lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Preacher Curl (EZ Bar, Close Grip) works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

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Preacher Curl (EZ Bar, Close Grip) 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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