Chin up vs EZ-Bar Bicep Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log EZ-Bar Bicep Curl more often — 19,481 sessions vs 1,040. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Chin up and EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Chin up vs EZ-Bar Bicep Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log EZ-Bar Bicep Curl more often — 19,481 sessions compared to 1,040 for Chin up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Chin up and EZ-Bar Bicep Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Chin up and EZ-Bar Bicep Curl Differ
| What differs | Chin up | EZ-Bar Bicep Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | biceps and forearms |
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,040 sessions | 19,481 sessions |
How to Do Chin up
Chin up Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Engage your arms and lift up so that your chest is facing forward.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Move slowly so that your body does not sway due to momentum, and keep your shoulders fixed so they do not shrug upward.
- 2. Engage your abs so that your lower back does not overarch, and if you feel pain in your elbows or the front of your shoulders, use an assist band.
For a full Chin up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chin up exercise guide.
How to Do EZ-Bar Bicep Curl
EZ-Bar Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the barbell while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the barbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- This is an exercise recommended for those who experience wrist pain when using a standard barbell. If you have no issues performing with a standard barbell, please use it for a greater contraction feeling.
For a full EZ-Bar Bicep Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Bicep Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Chin up or EZ-Bar Bicep Curl?
Planfit users log EZ-Bar Bicep Curl more often — 19,481 sessions against 1,040 for Chin up. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Chin up and EZ-Bar Bicep Curl work the same muscles?
Not quite. Chin up loads back, traps, and biceps, and EZ-Bar Bicep Curl loads biceps and forearms.
What equipment do Chin up and EZ-Bar Bicep Curl need?
Chin up needs a pull-up bar, and EZ-Bar Bicep Curl needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Chin up is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Bicep Curl once your form holds up.
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