Best Beginner Workouts With Ez Bar For Women
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The EZ Bar is a compact and versatile piece of equipment featuring bends that allow for a natural and comfortable grip, making it particularly suitable for exercises such as curls and tricep extensions.
This workout introduces beginner-friendly movements designed to provide an effective foundation for those with less than a year of experience, featuring reduced weight and straightforward exercises to ensure both learning and safety.
The routine considers the physical preferences and average parameters for women (approximately 5'5", 140 lbs, 34 years old), while emphasizing that individual abilities will vary significantly.
Workout 1
Triceps, Biceps, Back
Workout 2
Triceps, Biceps, Back
The 10 Best Beginner Exercises with EZ Bar for Women
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1. EZ-Bar Curl
EZ-Bar Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED4,152,468Biceps Strength97 mScoreBiceps
EZ BarThe EZ-Bar Curl is an exercise that focuses on strengthening your biceps. Using an EZ-Bar offers better stability and comfort for your wrists, making it easier to concentrate on lifting weights.
How to do it
- Stand up straight and hold the EZ-Bar with both hands, palms facing away from you, at waist height.
- Engage your core by tightening your stomach muscles.
- Curl the bar by bending your elbows, raising it to shoulder height while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Lower the bar back to the starting position and exhale.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps22.5lbs28reps22.5lbs38reps22.5lbs2. Skullcrusher
Skullcrusher demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED2,594,390Triceps Strength97 mScoreTriceps
EZ Bar
Flat BenchSkullcrushers are a triceps exercise performed while lying on a bench. This movement focuses on isolating the triceps and can be done with an EZ-Bar for better grip and stability.
How to do it
- Lie back on a bench, keeping your shoulder blades squeezed and your heels flat on the ground.
- Ensure the bench supports your head, shoulders, and buttocks at all times.
- Hold the EZ-Bar above your shoulders with hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your upper arms still and bend your elbows to lower the bar just above your forehead.
- Exhale as you extend your arms to lift the bar back to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps20lbs28reps20lbs38reps20lbs3. Preacher Curl
Preacher Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED1,646,964Biceps Strength92 mScoreBiceps
Preacher Curl Bench
EZ BarThe Preacher Curl is a great bicep exercise that helps build strength. Using a preacher curl bench keeps your elbows still and focused, reducing any swinging or cheating. This exercise allows you to concentrate on working your biceps effectively with the help of an EZ-bar for support.
How to do it
- Sit on the preacher curl bench with your chest against the pad.
- Grab the EZ-bar with an underhand grip, arms extended over the pad.
- Flex your elbows to lift the bar, keeping your upper arms on the pad.
- Lower the bar back to the starting position after it touches your biceps.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps20lbs28reps20lbs38reps20lbs4. Incline EZ-Bar Curl
Incline EZ-Bar Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED455,321Biceps Strength88 mScoreBiceps
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Incline BenchThe Incline EZ-Bar Curl is a bicep exercise that uses an EZ-Bar for better grip and stability. Leaning on an incline bench helps maintain tension in your biceps throughout the movement.
How to do it
- Set the incline bench to your preferred angle and lie face down with your chest aligned with the padding.
- Grab the EZ-Bar with both hands, palms up, ensuring the bar is positioned between you and the bench.
- Slowly lower the bar until your arms are straight, beneath your shoulders.
- Curl the bar upwards by contracting your biceps, keeping your elbows steady under your shoulders.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement to fully engage your biceps.
- Keep your posture straight and feet planted on the floor for stability.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps20lbs28reps20lbs38reps20lbs5. EZ Bar PJR Pull Over
EZ Bar PJR Pull Over demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED29,847Back Strength68 mScoreBack
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Flat BenchThe EZ Bar PJR Pull Over is an exercise that works your lats, triceps, and chest. Using an EZ-Bar makes the grip more comfortable and helps stretch the muscles effectively, which is great for building upper body strength.
How to do it
- Lie flat on a bench, keeping your shoulder blades on it.
- Hold the EZ-Bar above your chest with arms straight.
- Bend your elbows to 90 degrees, keeping your triceps tight.
- Lower the EZ-Bar behind your head with control.
- Pull the EZ-Bar back over your chest using your back muscles.
- Extend your arms to return to the starting position.
6. EZ-Bar Pull Over
EZ-Bar Pull Over demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED45,133Back Strength68 mScoreBack
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Flat BenchThe EZ-Bar Pull Over is an effective exercise for building strength in the upper back and chest, while also working the shoulders and triceps. It uses an EZ-Bar which allows for a comfortable grip and helps maintain stability during the movement.
How to do it
- Lie on a flat bench with your shoulder blades touching it.
- Grab the EZ-Bar with both hands above your chest, arms straight.
- Bend your elbows to form a 90-degree angle, keeping your triceps tight.
- Slowly lift the EZ-Bar over your head while keeping your arms steady.
- Engage your back and triceps to bring the EZ-Bar back over your chest.
7. EZ-Bar Pause Curl
EZ-Bar Pause Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED23,957Biceps Strength65 mScoreBiceps
EZ BarThe EZ-Bar Pause Curl is a bicep exercise that uses an EZ-Bar for better stability and comfort. By pausing at the top, you enhance muscle activation, which helps build strength and size in your biceps.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the EZ-Bar with an underhand grip.
- Engage your core, keep your back straight and chest up.
- Lock your elbows to your sides and curl the EZ-Bar toward your chest in an arc.
- Pause briefly at the top of the curl without fully extending your forearms.
- Lower the EZ-Bar back down to the starting position with control.
8. EZ-Bar Reverse Close Grip Curl
EZ-Bar Reverse Close Grip Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED14,792Biceps Strength62 mScoreBiceps
EZ BarThe EZ-Bar Reverse Close Grip Curl is an exercise that primarily works the biceps while also improving grip strength. The reverse grip helps target different parts of the biceps and forearms, making it beneficial for practical strength training. Using an EZ-Bar makes it easier and more comfortable to perform the curl compared to a straight bar.
How to do it
- Stand straight with an EZ-Bar in front of you.
- Grab the inner bends of the EZ-Bar with an overhand grip.
- Engage your core, keep your back straight, and lift your chest.
- Keep your elbows locked to your sides.
- Use your biceps to curl the EZ-Bar toward your chest.
- Pause briefly at the top, then lower it back to the starting position with control.
9. EZ-Bar Reverse Grip Curl
EZ-Bar Reverse Grip Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED43,707Biceps Strength69 mScoreBiceps
EZ BarThe EZ-Bar Reverse Grip Curl is an exercise that strengthens the biceps and forearms, while also improving grip strength. Using an EZ-Bar provides more stability, allowing for better form and focus during the movement.
How to do it
- Stand upright with the EZ-Bar in front of you.
- Hold the EZ-Bar with both hands using an overhand grip.
- Keep your back straight and chest lifted.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides.
- Curl the EZ-Bar towards your chest, squeezing your biceps.
- Pause at the top, then lower the bar back down slowly.
10. 21’s
21’s demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED48,749Biceps Strength3 mScoreBiceps
EZ Bar21's is an effective bicep exercise that combines different ranges of motion. You perform 7 repetitions in the lower half, 7 in the upper half, and 7 full range curls to enhance muscle activation and growth.
How to do it
- Stand upright with an EZ-Bar in front of you.
- Grip the EZ-Bar with both hands using an underhand grip.
- Lift the EZ-Bar until your forearms are parallel to the ground and hold briefly.
- Lower the bar back down to the starting position.
- Complete 7 curls to this parallel position.
- Next, raise the bar from the parallel position to your chest and complete another 7 reps.
- Finally, perform 7 full range curls, lifting the bar from hip height to chest height.
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