Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl With Band
Band each end of an EZ bar and stand on the middle of the band. With a narrow supinated grip, curl from the elbows while the upper arms stay put.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Pull
- Muscles
- 4
Form sequence
01 · setup
Attach a band to each end of the bar. Take the bar, placing a foot on the middle of the band. Stand upright with a narrow, supinated grip on the EZ bar. The elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position.
02 · curl · Key step
While keeping the upper arms in place, flex the elbows to execute the curl. Exhale as the weight is lifted.
03 · squeeze
Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.
04 · lower
Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
05 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
