How to Do Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip

Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip is a biceps exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip

  1. 01Sit at the preacher bench and place the back of the upper arms flat against the padded surface.
  2. 02Grip the EZ bar on the inner curved handles with an underhand grip.
  3. 03Curl the bar toward the chin by contracting the biceps while keeping the chest against the bench.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement for one second.
  5. 05Lower the bar slowly until the arms are nearly straight, avoiding a full elbow lockout.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip

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

If the upper arms lift off the pad, lower the weight to ensure the triceps stay glued to the bench for true isolation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip questions

What muscles does Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip work?

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

How do you do Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip correctly?

Sit at the preacher bench and place the back of the upper arms flat against the padded surface. Grip the EZ bar on the inner curved handles with an underhand grip. Curl the bar toward the chin by contracting the biceps while keeping the chest against the bench. Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement for one second. Lower the bar slowly until the arms are nearly straight, avoiding a full elbow lockout.

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

If the upper arms lift off the pad, lower the weight to ensure the triceps stay glued to the bench for true isolation.

Is Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip suitable for beginners?

Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip?

No. Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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