EZ Bar Curl primarily works the biceps and forearms. It is categorized as a pull movement and uses ez-bar.
- Primary muscles
- biceps and forearms
- Equipment
- ez-bar
- Movement pattern
- pull
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do EZ Bar Curl
- Keep the upper arm still while the elbow bends
- Use a full comfortable range and squeeze at the top
- Lower the weight slowly instead of letting it drop
Common mistakes
- Swinging the torso to start the rep
- Letting the elbows drift forward to shorten the range
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is biceps, with forearms also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Hammer Curl
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Hammer Curl · Hammer Curl · Cable Curl · Preacher Curl · Incline Dumbbell Curl · Barbell Curl
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