EXERCISE PROFILE
- MAIN MUSCLES: Biceps
- SECONDARY MUSCLES: Forearm
- EXERCISE CATEGORY: Strength
- EXERCISE TYPE: Isolating-(Single-Joint)
- EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: EZ Barbell
- EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner, Bench Preacher
EXERCISE INSTRUCTION
- To complete this exercise, you will need an EZ bar and bench preacher. Sit on a bench with your elbows resting on the stand, as shown in the figure.
- You must take the barbell by the inner bend. The palms are facing forward.
- The chest is pressed against the support, the elbows are fixed. Hold the bar with a grip shoulder-width apart. This will be your starting position.
- As you inhale, slowly lower the barbell, straightening your arms, until you feel a stretch in the muscles.
- As you exhale, perform a biceps curl, moving the bar to shoulder level. Take a short break while contracting your muscles.
- Perform the required number of repetitions.
Variations: For this exercise, you can attach an EZ stick to the lower pulley cable. You can also use a wide barbell grip.