EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs EZ-Bar Reverse 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 543. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs EZ-Bar Reverse 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 543 for EZ-Bar Preacher Curl.

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

What differsEZ-Bar Preacher CurlEZ-Bar Reverse Curl
Difficulty4 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users543 sessions1,229 sessions

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How to Do EZ-Bar Preacher Curl

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl demo video

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Press your armpits against the preacher bench.
  2. 2. Grab the EZ bar with your palms facing up at shoulder width.
  3. 3. Lift the EZ bar using only the strength of your biceps without any body or shoulder momentum.

Coach's Tips

  1. 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.

Want to learn more about EZ-Bar Preacher Curl?Exercise Guide

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Planfit users log EZ-Bar Reverse Curl more often — 1,229 sessions against 543 for EZ-Bar 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 EZ-Bar Reverse Curl need?

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

Which is easier to start with?

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Reverse Curl once your form holds up.

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