EZ-bar curl

EZ bar, or straight barbell

Also called e-z bar curl, ez curl

EZ-bar curl, start positionEZ-bar curl, end position
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Hold an EZ bar on the angled grips, curl it toward the shoulders with the elbows fixed at your sides, then lower under control.

  1. Elbows pinned to the sides
  2. Use the angled grips for comfort
  3. Lower slowly, no swinging

Movement

Pattern
Elbow flexion
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
EZ bar

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

Ratings

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  • Muscle growth higher is better4.0

    Very good; among the better picks for the muscle. 1 source.