Back to Library
Exercise Guide
How to do ez-barbell standing preacher curl
Master the setup, range of motion, and tempo for safer, more effective reps.
The EZ-barbell standing preacher curl is an isolation exercise that focuses on the biceps brachii. Using an EZ-bar reduces wrist strain, while the preacher setup or a similar focused stance minimizes swinging and momentum. This allows for a deeper stretch and a concentrated contraction, helping to build both the length and height of the biceps for a more impressive and well-rounded arm development.
Stats
TIER
2
DIFFICULTY
Untrained to Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Ez Barbell, Preacher Curl
TARGET MUSCLES
Biceps
Instructions for Proper Form
Setup:
- EZ-Barbell Placement: Hold the EZ-curl bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart or slightly narrower (use the angles that feel most comfortable on your wrists).
- Barbell Starting Position: Rest the bar vertically against your thighs.
- Posture: Stand tall with your chest up, shoulders back and down, core engaged, and glutes slightly squeezed.
The Lift:
- Curl Upward: Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the bar upward towards your shoulders. Your elbows should remain in front of your hips as you lift. Imagine pressing your triceps against your torso to keep them fixed.
- Peak Contraction: Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, holding the contraction briefly.
- Controlled Lowering: Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, resisting the urge to drop or relax at the bottom.
Tips:
- Elbow Position: Maintain a fixed elbow position throughout the movement. Your elbows should remain in front of your hips, not by your sides as in a traditional curl.
- Slow and Controlled: Avoid using momentum. Focus on the contraction of your biceps.
- Full Range of Motion: Extend your arms fully at the bottom, but avoid hyperextending your elbows.
- Back Position: Keep your back straight throughout the movement to avoid strain.
- Variation: If you don't have an EZ-curl bar, you can use a regular barbell.
Common mistakes: Not extending the arms fully, lifting the elbows off the pad, and using a death grip that limits bicep engagement.
Alternatives
Bench
dumbbell seated curl
Biceps
Dumbbell
dumbbell standing curl
Biceps
Cable
cable curl
Biceps
Preacher Curl Machine
machine preacher curl
Biceps
Preacher Curl
ez-barbell close grip preacher curl
Biceps
Bench
dumbbell concentration curl
Biceps
Cable
cable one arm curl
Biceps
Crossover Cable
cable overhead curl
Biceps
Dumbbell
dumbbell prone incline curl
Biceps
Bench
dumbbell incline biceps curl
Biceps
Cable
cable biceps curl (sz bar)
Biceps
Ez Barbell
ez-barbell standing preacher curl
Biceps
Cable
cable hammer curl(rope)
Biceps
Barbell
barbell wide grip curl
Biceps
Bench
ez-barbell seated curl
Biceps
Barbell
barbell reverse curl
Biceps
Barbell
barbell preacher curl
Biceps
Dumbbell
dumbbell seated alternate biceps curl
Biceps
Bench
ez-barbell spider curl
Biceps
Cable
cable reverse curl
Biceps
Preacher Curl
dumbbell zottman preacher curl
Biceps
Dumbbell
dumbbell reverse grip biceps curl
Biceps
None
lying biceps curl with towel
Biceps
Dumbbell
dumbbell alternate biceps curl
Biceps
Resistance Band
band alternating bicep curl
Biceps
Barbell
barbell curl
Biceps
Bench
dumbbell incline hammer curl
Biceps
Preacher Curl
dumbbell preacher curl
Biceps
Dumbbell
dumbbell bicep curl
Biceps
Resistance Band
band standing hammer curl
Biceps