Exercise guide

EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl

The EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl emphasizes the long head of the biceps by using a narrow hand position on the angled bar.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl

  1. 01

    Stand upright holding an EZ bar with your hands on the inner angled grips.

  2. 02

    Keep your elbows close to your sides.

  3. 03

    Brace your core and keep your chest upright.

  4. 04

    Curl the bar toward your shoulders.

  5. 05

    Squeeze your biceps at the top.

  6. 06

    Lower the bar slowly back to the starting position.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your elbows fixed at your sides
  • Avoid using momentum to lift the weight
  • Control the lowering phase to maintain tension
Muscles

Muscles worked

Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl work?

The EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl primarily targets the Biceps. Supporting muscles include Forearms.

Is the EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl a compound or isolation exercise?

The EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl?

You need the following equipment: Barbell.

What difficulty level is the EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl?

The EZ Bar Inside Grip Curl is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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