How to do the Ez Barbell Seated Curls
Ez Barbell Seated Curls is an intermediate single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using ez barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.
Ez Barbell Seated Curls demonstration · © GymiaFit
Ez Barbell Seated Curls at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Ez Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Ez Barbell Seated Curls step by step
- 1Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- 2Hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3Rest your upper arms on your thighs, allowing the ez barbell to hang down in front of you.
- 4Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the ez barbell upwards towards your shoulders.
- 5Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
- 6Inhale and slowly lower the ez barbell back to the starting position.
- 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Ez Barbell Seated Curls — questions
What muscles does the Ez Barbell Seated Curls work?
The Ez Barbell Seated Curls primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Ez Barbell Seated Curls?
You need ez barbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Ez Barbell Seated Curls suitable for beginners?
It is classed as intermediate. Build the movement pattern with an easier variation first, then add load once the technique holds under fatigue.
What can I do instead of the Ez Barbell Seated Curls?
Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl, Ez Barbell Close Grip Preacher Curl, Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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