EZ-Bar Curl

Technique

The EZ-bar curl is a standing biceps curl with a cambered bar whose angled grips put the wrists in a slightly turned-in position. Many people find it more comfortable for the wrists and elbows than a straight barbell while still allowing heavy, two-handed loading of the biceps.

Steps

1. Stand tall holding an EZ bar on the angled grips with palms facing forward and arms extended
2. Pin your elbows to your sides and brace your core
3. Curl the bar up toward your shoulders without moving the elbows forward
4. Squeeze at the top, then lower the bar slowly until your arms are fully straight

Common mistakes

• Swinging the hips and leaning back to lift the weight
• Cutting the lowering phase short instead of reaching full extension

Variations

• EZ-bar preacher curl
• Wide-grip EZ-bar curl

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