EZ Bar Cable Curl

Level
intermediate
Force
pull
Mechanic
isolation
Equipment
e z curl bar
Category
strength
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles

A biceps isolation exercise using a cable machine with an EZ curl bar attachment, providing constant tension and variable resistance.

Instructions

  1. Attach an EZ curl bar to a cable machine’s low pulley.
  2. Stand facing the machine with feet shoulder-width apart, maintaining good posture.
  3. Grasp the EZ bar with an underhand grip, hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Position your arms fully extended with a slight bend in your elbows.
  5. Keep your elbows locked to your sides throughout the movement.
  6. Curl the bar upward by flexing your biceps, bringing the bar toward your shoulders.
  7. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
  8. Lower the bar back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  9. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips

  • Keep your elbows stationary and close to your body throughout.
  • The cable provides constant tension unlike free weights.
  • Use controlled movements without momentum or jerking.
  • The EZ bar reduces wrist stress compared to straight bars.
  • This variation is excellent for biceps definition and muscle development.

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps Weight
Male Female
Gain strength 3 9 reps 11 kg 7 kg
Build muscle 3 13 reps 10 kg 7 kg
Build endurance 3 16 reps 8 kg 5 kg

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