Dumbbell Preacher Curl vs EZ-Bar Preacher Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Biceps form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Dumbbell Preacher Curl vs EZ-Bar Preacher Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Preacher Curl more often — 673 sessions compared to 543 for EZ-Bar Preacher Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Preacher 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 Dumbbell Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Preacher Curl | EZ-Bar Preacher Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 673 sessions | 543 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Preacher Curl
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbell while keeping your shoulders and elbows fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the dumbbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not lose tension.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your elbow position still.
- 2. Do not use momentum.
For a full Dumbbell Preacher Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Preacher 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, Dumbbell Preacher Curl or EZ-Bar Preacher 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.
What equipment do Dumbbell Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl need?
Dumbbell Preacher Curl needs a dumbbell, and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Preacher Curl once your form holds up.
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