Ez Barbell Preacher Curl
Description
The EZ barbell preacher curl is a bicep isolation exercise performed on a preacher bench with an EZ curl bar. The combination of the angled EZ grip (which reduces wrist strain) and the fixed preacher bench position (which eliminates body english) creates one of the most effective and joint-friendly bicep exercises.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Ez Barbell Preacher Curl Instructions
- Adjust the preacher bench so the pad sits under your armpits when seated.
- Grip the EZ bar on the inner angled portions with an underhand grip.
- Drape your upper arms over the pad. Start with arms nearly fully extended.
- Curl the bar up by bending at the elbows. Keep upper arms pressed into the pad.
- Continue until forearms are roughly vertical. Squeeze hard at the top.
- Lower under control over two to three seconds. Stop just before full extension.
- The EZ grip angles your wrists inward slightly, reducing wrist and forearm strain.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Ez Barbell Preacher Curl Form & Visual
Ez Barbell Preacher Curl Benefits
- Angled grip reduces wrist and forearm strain
- Preacher bench eliminates all body english
- Builds bicep strength at the lengthened position
- One of the most joint-friendly bicep exercises
- Strict form makes it ideal for high-rep work
- Easy to load progressively
Ez Barbell Preacher Curl Muscles Worked
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
- Forearm flexors
Ez Barbell Preacher Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Barbell Preacher Curl (straight bar)
- Dumbbell Preacher Curl
- Cable Preacher Curl
- Lever Preacher Curl
- Wide-Grip EZ Preacher Curl
- Reverse-Grip EZ Preacher Curl
