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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.

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SEATED BARBELL / E-Z BAR CURL BENEFITS:
  1. Targets the biceps brachii, brachialis and brachioradialis.
  2. Eliminates swing movements compared to standing.
  3. Helps to grow full, rounded biceps.
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Video Source: DieselJosh

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  • Main Muscle Worked: Biceps
  • Secondary Muscles Worked: None
  • Type: Strength
  • Equipment: Barbell or E-Z Bar
  • Mechanics: Isolation
  • Force Type: Pull
  • Level: Beginner
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STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
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  1. Begin by getting a flat bench, selecting a barbell or EZ bar, and placing it at one end of the bench.
  2. Grasp the barbell and sit down on the bench. Place the barbell on your thighs.
  3. Your back should be straight, shoulders back and knees and feet together.
  4. Grasp the barbell at around shoulder with apart using an underhand grip.
  5. Keeping your elbows locked in at your sides, lift the barbell off your thighs slightly. This is the starting position for the exercise.
  6. Bending at the elbows only, slowly curl the weight up as far as possible.
  7. Squeeze the biceps, and then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
  8. Do not let the weight touch your thighs

REPEAT FOR DESIRED REPS

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