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Ez barbell close grip preacher curl

Beginner

Ez barbell close grip preacher curl is a isolation ez bar exercise for the biceps, also working the forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Biceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment
EZ bar
Type
Isolation · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a preacher curl bench and place your upper arms on the pad, gripping the ez barbell with an underhand grip.
  2. 2Rest your triceps on the pad and fully extend your arms, keeping your back straight.
  3. 3Slowly curl the barbell towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. 5Lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Biceps leg concentration curlBodyweight
  • Bodyweight side lying biceps curlBodyweight
  • Barbell standing close grip curlBarbell
  • Barbell preacher curlBarbell
  • Barbell seated close-grip concentration curlBarbell
  • Ez barbell close-grip curlEZ bar

Easier variations

  • Biceps leg concentration curlBodyweight
  • Bodyweight side lying biceps curlBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Cable one arm preacher curlCable
  • Ez barbell reverse grip preacher curlEZ bar
  • Ez barbell spider curlEZ bar
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