EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl
Sculpt bigger biceps with the EZ-Bar Wide-Grip Curl! Isolate & build muscle with controlled reps. Perfect for serious arm gains.
The EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. You'll need: ez curl bar or weight plates.

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EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Side Biceps (brachialis); Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent for stability.
Hold an EZ curl bar with a wide grip so that your hands are near the angled sections of the bar and your palms are facing forward.
Position your arms fully extended and close to your torso, brace your core and keep your elbows stationary.
Exhale as you curl the bar up towards your chest, keeping your wrists firm and only bending at the elbows.
Squeeze your biceps hard at the top of the movement, ensuring you maintain tension.
Inhale as you slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, controlling the weight throughout the entire descent.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form to ensure that the biceps are working effectively and to prevent injury.
Note: To protect your back and avoid cheating the movement, refrain from swinging your body or using momentum to lift the weight.
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EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl FAQs
What muscles does the EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl work?
The EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. The main muscles are the biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl?
Ez curl bar or weight plates.
What workout day should the EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some EZ-Bar Standing Wide-Grip Bicep Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bar Bicep Curl, Alternating Barbell Bicep Curl, Barbell Curl and Barbell Press Extension Curl.
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