seated barbell / e-z bar curl
If you are looking for an easy yet effective way to build thick biceps, add the seated Barbell or E-Z Bar curl into your biceps/arm day workout routine.
SEATED BARBELL / E-Z BAR CURL BENEFITS:
- Targets the biceps brachii, brachialis and brachioradialis.
- Eliminates swing movements compared to standing.
- Helps to grow full, rounded biceps.
Video Source: DieselJosh
- Main Muscle Worked: Biceps
- Secondary Muscles Worked: None
- Type: Strength
- Equipment: Barbell or E-Z Bar
- Mechanics: Isolation
- Force Type: Pull
- Level: Beginner
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
- Begin by getting a flat bench, selecting a barbell or EZ bar, and placing it at one end of the bench.
- Grasp the barbell and sit down on the bench. Place the barbell on your thighs.
- Your back should be straight, shoulders back and knees and feet together.
- Grasp the barbell at around shoulder with apart using an underhand grip.
- Keeping your elbows locked in at your sides, lift the barbell off your thighs slightly. This is the starting position for the exercise.
- Bending at the elbows only, slowly curl the weight up as far as possible.
- Squeeze the biceps, and then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
- Do not let the weight touch your thighs
REPEAT FOR DESIRED REPS