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Upper Arms · Ez Barbell
Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip
Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close 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 · Brachialis, Brachioradialis
How to do Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip
- Sit on a preacher bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding an EZ bar with an underhand grip (palms facing up), just closer than shoulder-width wide, and your arms resting on the preacher pad.
- Curl the EZ bar towards your shoulders by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms pressed against the pad.
- 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
- Keep your upper arms stationary against the pad to isolate the biceps.
- Use a weight that allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
- Exhale as you curl the barbell up and inhale as you lower it.
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Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip FAQ
What muscles does Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip work?
Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip mainly works the biceps in the upper arms (Biceps Brachii). The forearms work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip?
You need an ez barbell.
How many sets and reps of Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close 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 Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close 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 Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close 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 Preacher Curl Ez Bar Close Grip?
Other exercises for the biceps include Cable Close Grip Curl, Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl, Band Close-Grip Biceps Curl and Barbell Biceps Curl Close Grip.
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