How to Do EZ Bar Curl

EZ Bar Curl is a biceps exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Also known as EZ Bar Bicep Curl, EZ Curl.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do EZ Bar Curl

  1. 01Grasp the EZ bar on the outer knurled curves with an underhand grip and stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Tuck the elbows into the waist and inhale to prepare the core.
  3. 03Curl the bar toward the shoulders by flexing the elbows while keeping the upper arms vertical.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the peak of the contraction for one second.
  5. 05Lower the bar back to the starting position until the arms are fully extended.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by EZ Bar 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

Keep the elbows pinned to the ribcage to prevent the front deltoids from taking over the lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

EZ Bar Curl questions

What muscles does EZ Bar Curl work?

EZ Bar Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do EZ Bar Curl correctly?

Grasp the EZ bar on the outer knurled curves with an underhand grip and stand with feet hip-width apart. Tuck the elbows into the waist and inhale to prepare the core. Curl the bar toward the shoulders by flexing the elbows while keeping the upper arms vertical. Squeeze the biceps at the peak of the contraction for one second. Lower the bar back to the starting position until the arms are fully extended.

What is the A90 coach tip for EZ Bar Curl?

Keep the elbows pinned to the ribcage to prevent the front deltoids from taking over the lift.

Is EZ Bar Curl suitable for beginners?

EZ Bar Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for EZ Bar Curl?

EZ Bar Curl uses barbell.

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