EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs Cable Preacher Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log EZ-Bar Preacher Curl more often — 543 sessions vs 127. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and Cable Preacher Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
EZ-Bar Preacher 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 Preacher Curl more often — 543 sessions compared to 127 for Cable Preacher Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Preacher 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 Preacher Curl and Cable Preacher Curl Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Preacher Curl | Cable Preacher Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 543 sessions | 127 sessions |
How to Do EZ-Bar Preacher Curl
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Press your armpits against the preacher bench.
- 2. Grab the EZ bar with your palms facing up at shoulder width.
- 3. Lift the EZ bar using only the strength of your biceps without any body or shoulder momentum.
Coach's Tips
- Fix your elbows to the pad and be careful not to move your wrists excessively.
For a full EZ-Bar Preacher Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl exercise guide.
How to Do Cable Preacher Curl
Cable Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Lift the cable handle while keeping your shoulders and elbows fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 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. Keep your elbows off the pad.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, EZ-Bar Preacher Curl or Cable Preacher Curl?
Planfit users log EZ-Bar Preacher Curl more often — 543 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 Preacher Curl and Cable Preacher Curl need?
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl needs a barbell, and Cable Preacher Curl needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Preacher Curl once your form holds up.
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