EZ-Bar Bicep Curl vs EZ-Bar Reverse Curl

Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log EZ-Bar Bicep Curl more often — 19,480 sessions vs 1,229. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.

EZ-Bar Bicep Curl 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 Bicep Curl more often — 19,480 sessions compared to 1,229 for EZ-Bar Reverse Curl.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Bicep Curl 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 EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl Differ

What differsEZ-Bar Bicep CurlEZ-Bar Reverse Curl
Difficulty3 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users19,480 sessions1,229 sessions

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How to Do EZ-Bar Bicep Curl

EZ-Bar Bicep Curl demo video

EZ-Bar Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the barbell while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
  3. 3. When lowering the barbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.

Coach's Tips

  1. 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.

Want to learn more about EZ-Bar Bicep Curl?Exercise Guide

How to Do EZ-Bar Reverse Curl

EZ-Bar Reverse Curl demo video

EZ-Bar Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Lift the EZ bar while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
  3. 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. 1. Adjust your hands to the angle of the EZ bar to avoid bending your wrists.
  2. 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.

Want to learn more about EZ-Bar Reverse Curl?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Biceps, EZ-Bar Bicep Curl or EZ-Bar Reverse Curl?

Planfit users log EZ-Bar Bicep Curl more often — 19,480 sessions against 1,229 for EZ-Bar Reverse Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl need?

EZ-Bar Bicep Curl needs a barbell, and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl needs a barbell.

Which is easier to start with?

EZ-Bar Bicep Curl is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Reverse Curl once your form holds up.

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