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ez barbell curl

ez barbell curl exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: biceps. Equipment: ez barbell.

ez barbell curl exercise demonstration
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
ez barbell

Secondary muscles

forearms

How to perform

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.
  3. Exhale as you curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.