EZ-Bar Bicep Curl vs Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
Dumbbell Hammer Curl is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 3. Compare Biceps form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
EZ-Bar Bicep Curl vs Dumbbell Hammer Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions compared to 19,480 for EZ-Bar Bicep Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Bicep Curl | Dumbbell Hammer Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 19,480 sessions | 21,918 sessions |
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.
How to Do Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Dumbbell Hammer Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbell while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Lift it without twisting your wrists.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. When lowering the dumbbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- It is fine to proceed with both sides at once, but if you do it one side at a time, you can feel a more focused contraction.
For a full Dumbbell Hammer Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Hammer Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, EZ-Bar Bicep Curl or Dumbbell Hammer 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 EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl need?
EZ-Bar Bicep Curl needs a barbell, and Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Hammer Curl is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Bicep Curl once your form holds up.
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