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EZ-Bar Curl

EZ-Bar Curl is a beginner isolation barbell exercise that mainly works your biceps.

💪 Biceps🏋️ Barbell📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
EZ-Bar Curl: starting position
Starting position
EZ-Bar Curl: end position
End position

How to do the ez-bar curl

  1. Stand up straight while holding an EZ curl bar at the wide outer handle. The palms of your hands should be facing forward and slightly tilted inward due to the shape of the bar. Keep your elbows close to your torso. This will be your starting position.
  2. Now, while keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps. Focus on only moving your forearms.
  3. Continue to raise the weight until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the top contracted position for a moment and squeeze the biceps.
  4. Then inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Biceps

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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EZ-Bar Curl alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscle, including options with other equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the ez-bar curl work?

It mainly works your biceps.

How many sets and reps of ez-bar curl should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the ez-bar curl good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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