curl bar

Wavy weightlifting rod

A curl bar is a type of barbell with an angled or W-shaped grip section, designed specifically for bicep curls and other arm exercises.

The curved shape allows the wrists to rotate slightly inward during lifting, reducing strain on the forearms and elbows compared to a straight bar.

Also called an EZ curl bar or EZ bar, it's a standard piece of equipment in most gyms.

I switched to a curl bar because the straight bar was hurting my wrists.

equipment

barbell

Weighted exercise apparatus

dumbbellHandheld exercise weight
weight platesLoadable barbell discs
collarsGarment neck portions

preacher bench · wrist wraps · lifting gloves · home gym · squat rack · rubber flooring · mirror · gym bag

muscles

biceps

Upper arm flexors

tricepsThree-headed arm muscle
forearmsLower arm sections
brachialisElbow flexor muscle

flexors · extensors · grip strength · contraction · pump · hypertrophy · definition · peak · supination · pronation

technique

hand position

Placement of fingers

range of motionJoint's movement capacity
tempoRate of musical performance
formShape or document

reps · sets · progressive overload · squeeze · negative · eccentric · concentric · drop sets · supersets

exercises

tricep extensions

Arm-back muscle exercises

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Categories

gym equipmenttreadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, rowing machine, weight belt
arm exercise equipmentdumbbells, barbells, grip strengthener, wrist weights
weight equipmentbarbell, dumbbell, kettlebell, weight plate, free weight
weightpound, pounds, kilogram, kilograms, gram

Opposites

bar shape/design

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Multi-socket extension device

Family

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G