Exercise technique

ez-bar biceps curl (with arm blaster)

The EZ-bar biceps curl (with arm blaster) is a strength exercise targeting the biceps, using an EZ barbell and an arm blaster to isolate the upper arms and minimize cheating. It is performed standing, with the upper arms stabilized against the arm blaster, curling the barbell upward and then lowering it under control.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  2. Place your upper arms against the arm blaster, keeping them stationary throughout the exercise.
  3. Keeping your elbows close to your body, exhale and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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