Proper Curl Bar Technique
When choosing your curl bar it is important to find one that is comfortable for you, there are two types of curl bars one is straight and the other is curved. They come in different lengths and weights. The best curl bars I have found are the ez curl bars, because of the curve it does not stress out your wrists and back. The most important aspect of using curl bars is to use the proper amount of weight while using your arms and shoulder muscles to control the curl bars. Many people do not curl properly because they load up the curl bar with more weight than they can control. When one does this, one is using his or her back more than his or her arms to control the weight. Curl bars like the ez curl bar are designed to reduce strain on one’s wrists and back. However, if you do not use the proper technique for curling the bar, there is a lot of wasted motion in the curl and one is not maximizing one’s curl bar workout. Curl bars can be used to work several different muscle groups which is why they should be an important piece of equipment in your workout routine. I have used both the straight and curved curl bars and I found the curved curl bar was easier to control and put less strain on my wrists and back.
Types of Curl Bar Exercises
Ez curl bars can be a very diverse exercise equipment. One can workout/exercise one’s biceps, triceps, chest, back, shoulders and forearms. One can also stand or lay on a bench to perform Ez curl bar exercises. The most important information when using weight equipment is to use the proper amount of weight for your exercise task. In order to do biceps curls with an Ez curl bar, one needs to grasp the curl bar, either with hands close together, slightly apart or wide apart. With elbows resting on each side, flex one’s biceps toward chest and return curl bar to starting position-completing three sets of ten repetitions. Tricep exercises can be accomplished by grasping curl bar and placing the Ez curl bar behind one’s head with elbows bent extend arm’s upward until completely extended and return to starting position-completing three sets of ten repetitions. Laying on a bench, one can press the curl bar that is resting on the chest upward to perform a chest press. The back can be exercised by slightly bending over with elbows bent and bringing the Ez curl bar to the chest. With the curl bar resting behind the neck, press the curl bar upwards to work the shoulders. In a sitting position with knees drawn up, rest one’s wrists on top of knees and flex wrists towards oneself to perform forearm curls.
Apex Super Curl Bar
This curl bar has a rubberized grip and is made of chrome with the dimensions of 47″ x 4″ x 3″
including 2 safety spin locks and a 2-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.
Champion Barbell 47 x 1-Inch Chrome E-Z Curl Bar
This chrome curl bar is 47 x 1- inch with a v-shaped bar. It ships free with super saving
shipping.
To increase muscle mass and strengthen muscles one should work into their curl routine 2 times a week a burnout session. What one wants to accomplish during this burnout session is to exhaust the muscles. First, one should maximize one’s weight to the point that the muscles have to work so hard they can barely do the last rep. of the first set. Rest for 90 seconds after finishing last rep, resume one’s burnout for 30 seconds and rest for 90 seconds continue until one can not curl anymore weight. After exercising and within two hours, one should drink a whey protein shake to begin building the muscles backup.
