Muscle Groups
- Biceps
Purposes
- Biceps strength
Overview
Standing EZ-bar curls strengthen and define the upper arm muscles. EZ-bar curls are a compound movement that recruits both the biceps and forearms to move the weight. If you’re looking for an alternative to barbell curls, EZ-bar curls are a great choice. The grip relieves stress on the wrist muscles by creating a slightly “neutral” position and allows for a closer grip on the bar than barbell curls.
Description
- Standing with your body stabilized, hold the EZ-bar with your palms facing up and slightly turned inward.
- Keep your chest up and your elbows braced at your sides at all time.
- Bend your elbows and pull the bar up toward your chest, until your elbows can’t bend further.
- Return slowly to the bottom position.
Mistakes
- Letting the elbows move forward instead of keeping them back against the torso
- Leaning back excessively
- Swinging the body
