EZ Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachialis
- Equipment
- EZ Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- EZ Bar Concentration Curl
How to: EZ Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- Grip the EZ bar with both hands, palms facing upwards.
- Rest your elbow against your inner thigh and curl the weight toward your shoulder.
- Pause briefly at the top of the curl, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift the weight instead of muscle strength.
- Allowing elbows to flare out during the curl.
- Not fully extending the arms during repetitions.
Modifications
- Use a lighter EZ bar to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench for additional support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your biceps at the top of the curl.
- Maintain control during both the upward and downward motion.
EZ Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
curl
strength
EZ bar
upper arms
concentration