Chin up vs EZ-Bar Reverse Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
Chin up is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Biceps form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Chin up and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Chin up vs EZ-Bar Reverse Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log EZ-Bar Reverse Curl more often — 1,229 sessions compared to 1,040 for Chin up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Chin up and EZ-Bar Reverse 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 Reverse Curl Differ
| What differs | Chin up | EZ-Bar Reverse Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | biceps and forearms |
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,040 sessions | 1,229 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 Reverse Curl
EZ-Bar Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Lift the EZ bar while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the EZ bar, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not lose tension.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Adjust your hands to the angle of the EZ bar to avoid bending your wrists.
- 2. Do not use momentum.
For a full EZ-Bar Reverse Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Reverse Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Chin up or EZ-Bar Reverse Curl?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Biceps, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Chin up and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl work the same muscles?
Not quite. Chin up loads back, traps, and biceps, and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl loads biceps and forearms.
What equipment do Chin up and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl need?
Chin up needs a pull-up bar, and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Chin up is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Reverse Curl once your form holds up.
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