Ez bar close grip preacher curl

Muscles worked: Upper arms
Upper arms
🔧 EZ Bar, Preacher Curl Stand ↕ Pull 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Curl the EZ-bar upward, keeping elbows pressed into the pad. Squeeze biceps at the top, pause briefly, then slowly lower the bar with control.

Muscles Worked

Biceps
Secondary: Flexors

Tips

Ensure your elbows remain consistently pressed against the pad throughout the entire movement to isolate the biceps muscle and prevent unwanted shoulder involvement; this also helps maintain stability. At the peak of the curl, consciously squeeze your biceps hard to maximize muscle contraction and engagement, which enhances the effectiveness of the exercise. Lower the bar slowly and deliberately, resisting the weight's pull to build strength and control throughout the full range of motion. Keep your wrists straight and neutral to avoid strain and ensure proper form, focusing on the biceps doing the work.

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