TETSUEz Barbell Curl Alternatives
Need a swap for the Ez Barbell Curl? These 10 exercises train the same primary muscle — the biceps — using barbell, bodyweight, cable and ez bar. Pick one that fits your equipment and slot it into the same place in your program.
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Common questions
What can I do instead of the Ez Barbell Curl?
The closest substitutes are the Cable Curl, Barbell Curl and Biceps Pull-Up. Each trains the biceps as its primary muscle, so sets and reps can stay the same as your Ez Barbell Curl programming.
Is there a bodyweight alternative to the Ez Barbell Curl?
Yes — the Biceps Pull-Up trains the biceps with no added weight. Progress by adding reps, slowing the tempo, or adjusting leverage.
Can I just rotate these with the Ez Barbell Curl?
Yes. Rotating two or three same-muscle movements every few weeks keeps progress moving without changing what the session trains — they all load the biceps first.
Track it in Tetsu
Swap exercises mid-workout in Tetsu — it keeps your history per movement and suggests the right weight when you switch. Free to start.