Straight Barbells vs. EZ Curl Barbells

The Rose · 07-01-2001, 12:41 PM

Which is better for building biceps and triceps, straight barbells or EZ curl barbells? I heard that straight barbells put too much stress on your forearms and wrists so EZ curl barbells are the way to go. What do you think?

TheSupremeBeing · 07-01-2001, 04:21 PM

The difference will be so small in terms of muscle growth and strength that it really doesn't matter.

If you really wanted to nit-pick, then a straight-bar curl would be better for the biceps because it puts them fully supinated which is their strongest position. For the triceps wrist placement really doesn't matter, so just use the grip which you find most comfortable.

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**Prince** · 07-01-2001, 06:27 PM

I agree.

I use e-z curl bars only because they put less strain on my wrists and elbows. Once in awhile I will use a straight bar for bicep curls.

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Scotty the Body · 07-03-2001, 03:04 PM

Like TSB and Prince said, its more of a personal preff.
I use straight bar for bi's and EZ for tri's mostly.

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07-01-2001, 12:41 PM	#1
The Rose Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 188	Straight Barbells vs. EZ Curl Barbells Which is better for building biceps and triceps, straight barbells or EZ curl barbells? I heard that straight barbells put too much stress on your forearms and wrists so EZ curl barbells are the way to go. What do you think?

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07-01-2001, 04:21 PM	#2
TheSupremeBeing Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chillin' in mah cribb, yo. Posts: 598	The difference will be so small in terms of muscle growth and strength that it really doesn't matter. If you really wanted to nit-pick, then a straight-bar curl would be better for the biceps because it puts them fully supinated which is their strongest position. For the triceps wrist placement really doesn't matter, so just use the grip which you find most comfortable. ------------------ Complex problems have simple, easy to understand, wrong answers.

07-01-2001, 06:27 PM	#3
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,987 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	I agree. I use e-z curl bars only because they put less strain on my wrists and elbows. Once in awhile I will use a straight bar for bicep curls. ------------------ Just because the majority believes it, does not make it true!

07-03-2001, 03:04 PM	#4
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Like TSB and Prince said, its more of a personal preff. I use straight bar for bi's and EZ for tri's mostly. ------------------ Just another day in the gutter