Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl

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Learn how to do the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl with proper form and technique. This ez barbell exercise primarily targets your Biceps, with secondary emphasis on Forearms.

Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl

Follow these steps to perform the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl with correct form:

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold an EZ barbell with an underhand grip.
  2. 2Rest your elbow on the inside of your thigh, just above the knee.
  3. 3Curl the barbell up towards your shoulder while keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. 4Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

biceps

Secondary

forearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
ez barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

Recovery & Training Frequency

Recommended Recovery Time
1–2 days
Weekly Frequency
2–4 sessions per week
Why
Small muscles like the biceps, triceps, and calves have a limited cross-sectional area and are already engaged during compound pulling and pressing. They typically recover in 24–48 h, making 2–4 direct sessions per week feasible (Israetel, 'Scientific Principles of Strength Training').

Sets & Reps by Goal

Strength

Sets
3–4
Reps
5–8
Rest
90–120 s

Isolation movements can be trained with moderate loads for strength, though peak strength expression is secondary to compound lifts.

Hypertrophy

Sets
3–5
Reps
10–20
Rest
45–90 s

Isolation exercises shine in the 10–20 rep range with a 2-second eccentric. Taking the final set close to failure drives maximum hypertrophic stimulus.

Endurance

Sets
2–4
Reps
20–30
Rest
20–45 s

Light-load, high-rep isolation work is useful for rehab, joint health, and pump-focused training.

Which Workout Splits Include Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl?

Based on the muscles this exercise targets, it fits naturally into these training splits and day types:

P

Push / Pull / Legs

Pull Day

U

Upper / Lower

Upper Day

F

Full Body

Any session

B

Bro Split

Arms Day

Training Day Types:pullupper

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl work?

The Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl primarily targets your Biceps. Secondary muscles worked include Forearms. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper arms.

What equipment do I need for the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl?

The Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl requires ez barbell. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.

How do I perform the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl with proper form?

Start by Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold an EZ barbell with an underhand grip. Rest your elbow on the inside of your thigh, just above the knee. Curl the barbell up towards your shoulder while keeping your upper arm stationary. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.

How often should I do the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl?

For most people, allow 1–2 days between sessions targeting the same muscle group. That translates to 2–4 sessions per week. Small muscles like the biceps, triceps, and calves have a limited cross-sectional area and are already engaged during compound pulling and pressing. They typically recover in 24–48 h, making 2–4 direct sessions per week feasible (Israetel, 'Scientific Principles of Strength Training').

What are the best sets and reps for the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl?

It depends on your goal. For strength: 3–4 sets of 5–8 with 90–120 s rest. For hypertrophy (muscle growth): 3–5 sets of 10–20 with 45–90 s rest. For endurance: 2–4 sets of 20–30 with 20–45 s rest.

Which workout splits is the Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl best for?

The Ez Bar Seated Close Grip Concentration Curl fits well into the following training splits: Push / Pull / Legs (Pull Day), Upper / Lower (Upper Day), Full Body (Any session), Bro Split (Arms Day). It is classified as a pull, upper movement.

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