EZ-Bar Bicep Curl vs Preacher Curl Machine
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
Preacher Curl Machine is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 3. Compare Biceps form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and Preacher Curl Machine and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
EZ-Bar Bicep Curl vs Preacher Curl Machine: 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 13,474 for Preacher Curl Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Bicep Curl and Preacher Curl Machine 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 Preacher Curl Machine Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Bicep Curl | Preacher Curl Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 19,480 sessions | 13,474 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 Preacher Curl Machine
Preacher Curl Machine Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Press your armpits against the pad with your feet firmly on the ground.
- 2. Grip the handle with your palms facing up at shoulder width, keeping your elbows close to the pad.
- 3. Without moving your elbows and shoulders, use only your biceps to lift your arms.
- 4. Slowly lower the weight while feeling the resistance.
- 5. Do not fully extend your arms; keep them slightly bent to maximize relaxation.
Coach's Tips
- Fix your elbow on the pad and slowly adjust the weight.
For a full Preacher Curl Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Preacher Curl Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, EZ-Bar Bicep Curl or Preacher Curl Machine?
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 Preacher Curl Machine need?
EZ-Bar Bicep Curl needs a barbell, and Preacher Curl Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Preacher Curl Machine is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Bicep Curl once your form holds up.
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