EZ-Bar Curl
A biceps curl with an angled bar. The EZ bar's bends put your wrists in a more natural, half-turned position than a straight barbell.
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Curl the bar up with your elbows pinned
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How to do it
- Hold the EZ bar on its angled grips with your palms facing forward and in, arms straight in front of your thighs.
- Stand tall, brace your core, and pin your elbows to your sides.
- Curl the bar up toward your upper chest, moving only at the elbows.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top without letting your elbows travel forward.
- Lower the bar slowly until your arms are fully straight.
Common mistakes
- Rocking your hips or leaning back to swing the bar up.
- Letting your elbows drift forward at the top, which takes tension off the biceps.
- Only lowering halfway. Straighten your arms fully between reps.
- Bending your wrists back as the weight gets heavy.
The animation shows general technique, not advice for your body. If you have an injury or are new to lifting, check your form with a qualified coach. See the Disclaimer.
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