ez barbell close-grip curl
A upper arms exercise targeting the biceps, performed with ez barbell.
How to do ez barbell close-grip curl
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.
Curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
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