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EZ-Bar Preacher Curl

With the arms on the preacher pad, curl the EZ-bar up and lower slowly to a full stretch.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Biceps
Equipment
EZ bar
Movement
Pull

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the biceps, for when the ez bar is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl work?
The EZ-Bar Preacher Curl mainly works the biceps.
What equipment do you need for the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl?
A ez bar.
How many sets and reps of the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl?
Band Bicep Curl, Barbell 21s Curl, Barbell Curl and Barbell Drag Curl work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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