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Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Biceps accessibility Upper Arms
Forearms

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Ez Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Ez Barbell Close-grip Curl is a 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.

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1

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.

2

Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.

3

Curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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