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EZ-Bar Curl

Also known as EZ Curl, Barbell Curl

BicepsEZ-BarIsolationBilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Stand tall holding an EZ-bar on the angled grips, arms extended and elbows near the torso.

02 /Execution

Curl the bar up by flexing the elbows, then lower under control until the arms are fully extended.

03 /Key Cues
  • Keep the elbows close to the sides
  • Avoid swinging the torso
  • Full extension at the bottom
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Leaning back to start the rep
  • Letting the elbows drift far forward
  • Half reps at the bottom
05 /Variations
  • Straight-bar curl
  • Reverse EZ-bar curl
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.