EZ Barbell Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- EZ Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- EZ Bar Curl, EZ Curl
How to: EZ Barbell Curl
- Stand upright while holding the EZ barbell with both hands, palms facing up.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso; curl the barbell up by contracting your biceps.
- Raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a moment and then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping elbows stationary.
- Flaring elbows out to the side.
- Using momentum instead of muscle.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start.
- Perform seated to reduce strain on the back.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Engage your core to maintain balance.
- Avoid swinging the weights; use a controlled motion.
EZ Barbell Curl Alternatives
Tags
arms
biceps
strength
curl
upper arms
weightlifting