Concentration Curl vs EZ-Bar Preacher Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions vs 543. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Concentration Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Concentration Curl vs EZ-Bar Preacher Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions compared to 543 for EZ-Bar Preacher Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Concentration Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Concentration Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Differ
| What differs | Concentration Curl | EZ-Bar Preacher Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | biceps | biceps and forearms |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a barbell |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,522 sessions | 543 sessions |
How to Do Concentration Curl
Concentration Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed on your thigh and lift the dumbbell up using your biceps.
- 2. Do not move your elbow or shoulder; just bend your arm.
- 3. At the top, strongly contract your biceps.
- 4. Slowly lower it back to the starting position while feeling the resistance.
- 5. Start the next repetition without fully extending your arm, keeping it slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your elbows steady and slowly raise the weight.
For a full Concentration Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Concentration Curl exercise guide.
How to Do EZ-Bar Preacher Curl
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Press your armpits against the preacher bench.
- 2. Grab the EZ bar with your palms facing up at shoulder width.
- 3. Lift the EZ bar using only the strength of your biceps without any body or shoulder momentum.
Coach's Tips
- Fix your elbows to the pad and be careful not to move your wrists excessively.
For a full EZ-Bar Preacher Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Concentration Curl or EZ-Bar Preacher Curl?
Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions against 543 for EZ-Bar Preacher Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Concentration Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl work the same muscles?
Not quite. Concentration Curl loads biceps, and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl loads biceps and forearms.
What equipment do Concentration Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl need?
Concentration Curl needs a dumbbell, and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Concentration Curl is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Preacher Curl once your form holds up.
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