EZ-Bar Bicep Curl vs Overhead Cable Bicep 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 155. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
EZ-Bar Bicep Curl vs Overhead Cable Bicep 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 155 for Overhead Cable Bicep Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and Overhead Cable Bicep 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 Overhead Cable Bicep Curl Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Bicep Curl | Overhead Cable Bicep Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 19,480 sessions | 155 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 Overhead Cable Bicep Curl
Overhead Cable Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbows and shoulders fixed while lifting the weight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- If the space is narrow and you can't stretch your arms out fully, please proceed with one arm at a time.
For a full Overhead Cable Bicep Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Overhead Cable Bicep Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, EZ-Bar Bicep Curl or Overhead Cable Bicep Curl?
Planfit users log EZ-Bar Bicep Curl more often — 19,480 sessions against 155 for Overhead Cable Bicep 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 Overhead Cable Bicep Curl need?
EZ-Bar Bicep Curl needs a barbell, and Overhead Cable Bicep Curl needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
EZ-Bar Bicep Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Overhead Cable Bicep Curl once your form holds up.
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