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EZ Barbell Close-Grip Curl

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
EZ Barbell
Target
Biceps

A close, angled grip on the ez-bar keeps the wrists comfortable while narrowing the hand position enough to bias the long head of the biceps more than a standard shoulder-width grip. It's a small tweak to a basic curl, but the different hand spacing is enough that most lifters feel it in a slightly different spot.

How to Do the EZ Barbell Close-Grip Curl

  1. Stand tall with feet at shoulder width, holding the EZ bar underhand with your hands close together at shoulder width.
  2. Pin your elbows to your sides and keep your upper arms from moving throughout the set.
  3. Bend your elbows to curl the bar toward your shoulders, squeezing your biceps as you go.
  4. Hold briefly at the top, then lower the bar back to the start under control.
  5. Repeat for your planned rep target, maintaining clean technique and steady breathing on every repetition.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
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Muscles Worked

The EZ Barbell Close-Grip Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Forearms as the primary synergist muscle group.

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FAQ

What muscles does the EZ Barbell Close-Grip Curl work?
The EZ Barbell Close-Grip Curl primarily targets the biceps, with the forearms as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the EZ Barbell Close-Grip Curl?
The EZ Barbell Close-Grip Curl is done with a ez barbell.
What's a good alternative to the EZ Barbell Close-Grip Curl?
If you don't have access to a ez barbell, the Biceps Leg Concentration Curl targets the same biceps using body weight instead.