Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
- Main muscles
- Biceps
- Also works
- Forearms
- Equipment
- EZ curl bar
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation · Pull
How to do it
- Attach a band to each end of the bar. Take the bar, placing a foot on the middle of the band. Stand upright with a narrow, supinated grip on the EZ bar. The elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position.
- While keeping the upper arms in place, flex the elbows to execute the curl. Exhale as the weight is lifted.
- Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.
- Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band work?
- Mainly the biceps, with help from the forearms.
- What equipment do I need?
- EZ curl bar.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More biceps exercises
- EZ-Bar Curl
- Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls
- Spider Curl
- Alternate Hammer Curl
- Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
- Barbell Curl
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