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Standing EZ-Bar Bicep Curl
Ez Bar · Isolation · Isolation
Biceps BrachialisForearms Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Brachialis, Forearms
- Equipment
- Ez Bar
- Movement pattern
- Isolation (Pull force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 8-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 75 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- Moderate (3.8 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Hold the angled cambers of the EZ-bar to place your wrists and elbows in a natural semi-supinated angle.
- Keep your upper arms stationary and curl to chest height.
- Lower all the way to full elbow extension.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Standing EZ-Bar Bicep Curl. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Band Alternating Biceps Curl | Bands swap | Bands |
| Bar Biceps Curl | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Barbell Drag Curl | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Preacher Curl | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Prone Incline Curl | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Reverse Curl | Barbell swap | Barbell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.