Overhead Cable Bicep Curl vs EZ-Bar 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 155. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Overhead Cable Bicep Curl vs EZ-Bar 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 155 for Overhead Cable Bicep Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and EZ-Bar 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 Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Differ
| What differs | Overhead Cable Bicep Curl | EZ-Bar Preacher Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 155 sessions | 543 sessions |
How to Do Overhead Cable Bicep Curl
Overhead Cable Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbows and shoulders fixed while lifting the weight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- If the space is narrow and you can't stretch your arms out fully, please proceed with one arm at a time.
For a full Overhead Cable Bicep Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Overhead Cable Bicep Curl exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Overhead Cable Bicep Curl or EZ-Bar Preacher Curl?
Planfit users log EZ-Bar Preacher Curl more often — 543 sessions against 155 for Overhead Cable Bicep Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl need?
Overhead Cable Bicep Curl needs a machine, and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Overhead Cable Bicep Curl once your form holds up.
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