EZ Bar Curl
The EZ Bar Curl primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is an ez bar isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
EZ bar curl with angled grip reducing wrist strain while emphasizing biceps.
| Equipment | Ez Bar |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head) |
| Secondary | Brachialis, Brachioradialis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Primary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Short Head) (biceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp EZ bar at angled grip section. Execution: Contract target muscles to move through full range of flexion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head).
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