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StrengthEZ Barbell

EZ-Barbell Close-grip Curl

Intensity
10–15 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Biceps70%

Supporting muscles

  • Forearms
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Press your shoulders down away from your ears throughout the set.

  1. 1

    Stand upright holding an EZ barbell with a close grip, palms facing up.

  2. 2

    Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the barbell towards your shoulders.

  3. 3

    Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your elbows close to your torso to isolate the biceps and prevent swinging the weight.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Swinging the torso to lift the bar
  • ✕Hyperextending the wrists backward
  • ✕Cutting the range short at bottom
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