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EZ-Bar Forearm Curl

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An isolation exercise using an EZ bar to strengthen forearm flexors and improve grip; performed seated with supported forearms for controlled wrist flexion.

About Exercise

Equipment

EZ Bar

Difficulty

2/5 • Beginner

Primary Muscle Groups

Forearms

Secondary Muscles

Biceps

Popularity Score

6

Goals

Hypertrophy
Strength

Training Style

Bodybuilding

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Forearms

10/10

Flexors

Biceps

3/10
Programming

Typical Rep Range

10-20 reps

Rest Between Sets

45-90 seconds

How to Perform

Sit on a bench or chair, rest forearms on thighs with wrists hanging over knees, grip EZ bar shoulder-width with palms up.

  1. Grip bar firmly with underhand grip.
  2. Flex wrists upward to curl bar toward forearms.
  3. Squeeze forearms at top of movement.
  4. Slowly lower bar by extending wrists.
  5. Repeat for reps without moving elbows or shoulders.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Isolate wrists only.
  • Maintain forearm support.
  • Squeeze at peak contraction.
  • Control descent evenly.

Breathing

Inhale during lowering phase; exhale as you curl upward and brace core lightly.

Tempo

3-1-1

Range of Motion

From wrists fully extended neutral to full flexion where bar contacts forearms.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Start with light weight to avoid wrist strain.
  • Stop if pain in wrists or elbows occurs.
  • Use padded bar if grip fatigues quickly.

Spotting

Not typically required; partner can assist with weight removal if needed for heavy sets.

Common Mistakes

  • Swinging arms for momentum.
  • Allowing elbows to lift.
  • Using too much weight causing form breakdown.
  • Incomplete wrist extension at bottom.

When to Avoid

  • Wrist tendonitis
  • Acute elbow pain

Flexibility Needed

  • Adequate wrist flexibility

Build Up First

  • Basic grip strength

Also known as

EZ Bar Wrist Curl, Seated Forearm Curl

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