Elbows drift forward
Anterior deltoid assists the curl; short head loses isolation.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl
Coaching cues
- EZ-bar with the inner angled grip; hands close together
- Curl to full contraction; emphasizes the short head of the bicep
- Elbows stay pinned at sides throughout
- Lower to full extension — 3-second eccentric
Common faults 2
Body swings
Erectors and hip flexors generate momentum.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollErector spinae↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗