EZ Barbell Preacher Curl demonstration

EZ Barbell Preacher Curl

Learn how to do the EZ Barbell Preacher Curl with proper form, setup, and execution.

This ez barbell movement primarily targets biceps, including long head, brachialis, short head.

How to Perform EZ Barbell Preacher Curl

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight to an EZ bar and place it on the preacher bench.

  2. 2

    Sit down and drape your upper arms over the pad, grabbing the bar with an underhand grip on the angled grips.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Curl the bar up toward your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions