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How to do the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl - Learn Proper Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl Form
- Step 1: Stand up while holding an E-Z curl bar by the closer inner handle. Your palms should be facing forward and tilted slightly inwards, following the shape of the bar. This is the starting position.
- Step 2: Curl the weight forward while contracting your biceps as you exhale. Your upper arm should be kept stationary; make sure that only your forearms move.
- Step 3: Continue curling forward until your biceps are fully contracted. The bar should be at shoulder level at this point. Hold this position for a second and squeeze your biceps hard.
- Step 4: Slowly bring the bar back to the starting position as you inhale.
- Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl Variations and Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl Alternatives
- Variation 1: Use an E-Z attachment hooked onto a low pulley.
- Variation 2: Try the wider grip on the bar for some variety.
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl Tips
- Tip 1: Keep your elbows close to your torso.
- Tip 2: Remember to keep your torso straight and your eyes straight ahead.
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl Records and Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 185 | 11 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 61 pounds | 16 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 53 | 53 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 83 | 83 |
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Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Chart - Average Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Weight Lifted
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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21's | Biceps | Expert |
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Alternating Dumbbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Alternating Hammer Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Barbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl )
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Taylor Lautner Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Chris Hemsworth "Thor" Workout Plan | Expert |
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Beyonce Workout Plan | Expert |
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Chris Evans "Captain America" Workout Plan | Expert |
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John Cena Workout Plan | Expert |
Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Muscles Worked
Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Equipment
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| EZ-Curl Bar |
Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Training Details
The close-grip ez-bar curl is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the biceps and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms.
The only close-grip ez-bar curl equipment that you really need is the following: ez-curl bar. There are however many different close-grip ez-bar curl variations that you can try out that may require different types of close-grip ez-bar curl equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper close-grip ez-bar curl form is easy with the step by step close-grip ez-bar curl instructions, close-grip ez-bar curl tips, and the instructional close-grip ez-bar curl technique video on this page. The close-grip ez-bar curl is a pull exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the close-grip ez-bar curl video, learn how to do the close-grip ez-bar curl , and then be sure and browse through the close-grip ez-bar curl workouts on our workout plans page!
Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Sports
Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Force Type: Pull
Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Mechanics Type: Isolation
Close Grip Ez Bar Curl Other Names: Close Grip EZ Bar Curls, Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curls, Close-Grip EZ Bar Curls
