How to Do Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl

Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl is a biceps exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl

  1. 01Hold the EZ bar on the innermost grooves with an underhand grip and stand with a tall posture.
  2. 02Lock the elbows into the ribcage to isolate the bicep muscles.
  3. 03Curl the bar toward the chin, ensuring the upper arms do not move forward or backward.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the peak of the contraction.
  5. 05Lower the bar with control until the elbows are fully locked out at the bottom.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on keeping the wrists stiff and straight throughout the movement to prevent the forearms from dominating the lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl questions

What muscles does Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl work?

Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl correctly?

Hold the EZ bar on the innermost grooves with an underhand grip and stand with a tall posture. Lock the elbows into the ribcage to isolate the bicep muscles. Curl the bar toward the chin, ensuring the upper arms do not move forward or backward. Squeeze the biceps at the peak of the contraction. Lower the bar with control until the elbows are fully locked out at the bottom.

What is the A90 coach tip for Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl?

Focus on keeping the wrists stiff and straight throughout the movement to prevent the forearms from dominating the lift.

Is Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl suitable for beginners?

Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl?

Ez Barbell Close Grip Curl uses barbell.

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