EZ-Bar Reverse Curl vs Cable Preacher Curl

Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log EZ-Bar Reverse Curl more often — 1,229 sessions vs 127. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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

EZ-Bar Reverse Curl vs Cable Preacher Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log EZ-Bar Reverse Curl more often — 1,229 sessions compared to 127 for Cable Preacher Curl.

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

What differsEZ-Bar Reverse CurlCable Preacher Curl
Equipmenta barbella machine
Difficulty5 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users1,229 sessions127 sessions

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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

How to Do Cable Preacher Curl

Cable Preacher Curl demo video

Cable Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Lift the cable handle while keeping your shoulders and elbows fixed.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
  3. 3. When lowering the cable handle, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not lose tension.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Keep your elbows off the pad.
  2. 2. Adjust the cable to prevent it from shaking.

For a full Cable Preacher Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Preacher Curl exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Cable Preacher Curl?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Planfit users log EZ-Bar Reverse Curl more often — 1,229 sessions against 127 for Cable Preacher 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 Reverse Curl and Cable Preacher Curl need?

EZ-Bar Reverse Curl needs a barbell, and Cable Preacher Curl needs a machine.

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