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Upper Arms · Ez Barbell
Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip
Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the biceps (upper arms), with the forearms assisting. It needs an ez barbell. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Biceps
- Body part
- Upper Arms
- Equipment
- Ez Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Pull
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Biceps · Biceps Brachii
Secondary muscles
- Forearms · Brachioradialis
How to do Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding an EZ bar with hands just wider than shoulder-width, palms facing forward, and your arms fully extended down.
- Curl the EZ bar towards your chest by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary and close to your body.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, ensuring the bar reaches shoulder height.
- Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Focus on engaging your biceps throughout the movement.
- Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize biceps activation and reduce injury risk.
- Exhale as you curl the bar up and inhale as you lower it back down.
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Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip FAQ
What muscles does Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip work?
Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip mainly works the biceps in the upper arms (Biceps Brachii). The forearms work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip?
You need an ez barbell.
How many sets and reps of Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler upper arms exercises.
How many calories does Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Ez Bar Biceps Curl Wide Grip?
Other exercises for the biceps include Biceps Curl Cable Wide Grip, Barbell Biceps Curl Wide Grip, Barbell Wide Grip Biceps Curl and Dumbbell Reverse Grip Biceps Curl.
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