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ez barbell curl
ez barbell curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up
Step 2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement
Step 3. Exhale as you curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position
Step 5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
Primary body parts
biceps
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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