EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 sessions vs 543. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and Incline Dumbbell Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 sessions compared to 543 for EZ-Bar Preacher Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and Incline Dumbbell 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 Incline Dumbbell Curl Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Preacher Curl | Incline Dumbbell Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 543 sessions | 9,441 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 Incline Dumbbell Curl
Incline Dumbbell Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Set the incline bench to about 45-60 degrees.
- 2. Sit on the incline bench and hold the dumbbells with your palms facing forward.
- 3. Keep your elbows fixed in a vertical position and bend your elbows using only the strength of your biceps.
- 4. At the highest point, twist your wrists outward.
- 5. While keeping your elbows fixed, feel the resistance of the dumbbells and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Brace your abs firmly so that your upper body does not sway and your lower back does not bend, and slowly lift and lower the dumbbells.
- 2. If you feel pain in your elbows or the front of your shoulders, reduce the dumbbell weight by about 20%.
For a full Incline Dumbbell Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, EZ-Bar Preacher Curl or Incline Dumbbell Curl?
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 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 Incline Dumbbell Curl need?
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl needs a barbell, and Incline Dumbbell Curl needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Dumbbell Curl is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Preacher Curl once your form holds up.
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