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EZ-Bar Curl
A standing curl using the angled EZ-bar grip that builds the biceps while reducing wrist and elbow strain.
ArmsBarbellElbow flexion
Primary
Biceps brachii
Secondary
BrachialisBrachioradialisForearm flexors
Equipment
Barbell
Pattern
Elbow flexion
Setup
- 01Grip the EZ bar on the angled sections, shoulder-width apart.
- 02Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- 03Let the bar hang at full arm extension.
- 04Pin the elbows to the sides of the torso.
Execution
- 01Curl the bar up in a smooth arc.
- 02Keep the elbows fixed at the ribs.
- 03Squeeze the biceps at the top of the curl.
- 04Lower under control back to full extension.
Checkpoints
- -The torso stays still with no backward lean.
- -Elbows stay at the sides, not drifting forward.
- -Wrists stay neutral on the angled grips.
- -Each rep reaches full elbow extension at the bottom.
Common mistakes
- -Swinging the hips to heave the bar up.
- -Letting the elbows drift forward into a front raise.
- -Cutting the bottom range short.
- -Dropping the bar instead of controlling the negative.
Programming notes
- -Use 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps.
- -A 2 to 3 second lowering builds more arm size.
- -The semi-supinated grip lets most lifters curl slightly heavier than a straight bar.
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