Exercise Comparison
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl vs Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
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Instructions
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
Sit down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. Tip: Keep the elbows close to the torso.This will be your starting position.
While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. As you do so, rotate the hand so that the palm is facing up. Continue the movement until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move.
Slowly begin to bring the dumbbell back to starting position as your breathe in.
Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.
Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
Attach a band to each end of the bar. Take the bar, placing a foot on the middle of the band. Stand upright with a narrow, supinated grip on the EZ bar. The elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position.
While keeping the upper arms in place, flex the elbows to execute the curl. Exhale as the weight is lifted.
Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.
Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the biceps. Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band is beginner and uses e-z curl bar. Choose Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl if you have access to dumbbell, or Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band if you prefer e-z curl bar.