EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs Cable Reverse Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Biceps form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and Cable Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs Cable Reverse 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 376 for Cable Reverse Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and Cable 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 Preacher Curl and Cable Reverse Curl Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Preacher Curl | Cable Reverse Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 543 sessions | 376 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 Reverse Curl
Cable Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the weight while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Lift it without twisting your wrists.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. When lowering the weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your elbows still.
- 2. Adjust to prevent your wrists from bending.
For a full Cable Reverse Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Reverse Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, EZ-Bar Preacher Curl or Cable Reverse Curl?
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 Preacher Curl and Cable Reverse Curl need?
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl needs a barbell, and Cable Reverse Curl needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Reverse Curl once your form holds up.
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