Target Muscle

    Biceps

    Equipment

    EZ Bar

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    ArmsEZ Bar

    EZ Bar Close Grip Curl

    The EZ bar close grip curl is a bicep-focused exercise performed with an EZ bar using a close, underhand grip. It targets the bicep and also engages the forearms as secondary muscles. The movement involves curling the barbell towards the shoulders while keeping the elbows close to the torso.

    Also Works

    Forearms

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.

    2. 2

      Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.

    3. 3

      Curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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