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EZ Bar Bicep Curl

How to do the ez bar bicep curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Illustration of the EZ Bar Bicep Curl starting position
Equipment
EZ Bar
Difficulty
Intermediate
Logged as
Weighted reps
Movement
Curl
Mechanic
Isolation

See it in motion

Animated demonstration of the EZ Bar Bicep Curl

How to do it

Stand upright with the EZ bar gripped at the outer angled sections, palms up. Curl the bar toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows tight. Squeeze at the top, then lower under control.

  1. 1Grip the EZ bar at the angled sections with palms up and curl the bar by bending your elbows; you should feel your biceps working
  2. 2Keep your elbows pinned to your sides and your wrists neutral throughout the movement
  3. 3Squeeze your biceps at the top and lower the bar slowly to feel the muscles lengthen under tension

Common mistakes

  • Don't swing the bar or lean back to cheat the curl
  • Avoid letting your elbows drift forward or flaring them out
  • Don't involve your shoulders or back, isolate the movement in your biceps

Muscles worked

The ez bar bicep curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.

  • BicepsPrimary
  • ForearmsSupport
  • Front DeltsMinor

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Last reviewed April 2026.