Standing Wide-Grip EZ-Bar Curl
Differentiation: Mechanics
This variation of an EZ-bar curl is unique. Here is how: you hold the EZ-bar with your hands wide apart. Using this hand position primarily focuses the short head of your biceps. Since this is a standing exercise, | you must engage your core to maintain balance. Engaging your core eventually adds to the overall strength of your core.
Starting Position
To get into starting position, do this...
1) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.
2) Obtain an EZ curl type fixed-weight barbell. Alternatively, you can load plates onto an EZ curl bar and add barbell collars to keep the plates from moving.
3) Position the bar on the floor in front of you.
4) Place your feet about hip-width apart for stability.
5) Bend down toward the bar...
6) Grasp the bar using an underhand grip at the bar's widest points.
7) Raise the bar to standing position.
Main Mechanics
Once in starting position, do this...
1) This is the starting position.
2) Exhale while curling the bar upward toward your shoulders.
3) ...until the bar reaches shoulder level.
4) This is the ending position.
5) Hold the contraction for a count of one second.
6) This is the starting position.
7) Repeat reps for a full set.
Proper Form
Pay special attention to following proper form by...
Avoid swinging your body in an attempt to assist with lifting the dumbbell. Keeping your upper-body stationary will help concentrate the effort in your biceps.
Keep your upper arms stationary and focus on only moving your forearms.
Keep your elbows close to the sides of your body.
Gear Advice
We recommend you wear a weight training belt - to add compression and support to your back. A link is listed below to the Harbinger brand Weightlifting Belt - which you can order from Amazon dot com. For your hands, we encourage you to order the Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap Glove or use weightlifting chalk instead of wearing a glove.
Gear You'll Need
| Brand | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Harbinger Training Grip WristWrap Glove | $26.99 | |
| Weightlifting Chalk | $11.15 | |
| Weightlifting Belt | $17.61 |
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