Easy Curl Bar Exercises

The easy curl bar is a metal bar with a unique zigzag shape. You can use the bar in place of a straight bar for certain strength training exercises. The easy curling bar's bends takes the strain off your wrist, making the exercises more comfortable. The trainers at Rensselaer Union state, "The bends allow for a more comfortable grip (and less stress on the wrists), but it also keeps the tendons of the muscle in line with where they are attached to the radius bone of the forearm (a good thing.)"

Bicep Exercises

You can perform bicep exercises using the easy curl bar. Perform the standing curl by standing up and holding the bar straight down in front of you. Similar to a traditional bicep curl, you slowly raise the bar until your forearm and upper arm meet. Pay close attention to your form and concentrate on the slow steady contraction of your bicep muscle. Reverse the motion to complete one repetition.
Combine the easy curl bar with the preacher's bench for another bicep exercise. Sit on the bench and rest your forearms on the padded area. To perform the preacher's curl, grip the bar, and slowly raise your forearms as far as they will go, while keeping your elbows stationery. Lower your arms and repeat.

Tricep Exercises

Use the bar for tricep development, too. Perform the lying tricep extension, or skull crusher, while lying on a flat or inclined bench. In this exercise, you should start with the bar above your head and slowly lower the bar, stopping when the bar is a few inches above your forehead. Next, raise the easy curl bar back to its original position.
Another tricep exercise to perform using the easy curl bar is the standing tricep extension. Begin by standing up and holding the bar above your head, taking care not to lock your elbows. Slowly lower the bar behind your head, bending your elbows, until your upper and lower arms touch. Raise the bar back over your head to complete the movement.

Shoulder Exercises

You can use your easy curl bar to work your shoulder muscles. The upright row is a traditional straight bar exercise that can be done with the easy curl bar. To perform an upright row, you need to be in a standing position. Hang the bar down in front of you with your arms fully extended. Next, raise the bar up by moving your elbows and forearms parallel to the floor. The bar should come right under your chin. Finish the repetition by lowering the bar back to your starting position.
To work the shoulder or deltoid muscles, use the front raise exercise. Begin in the standing position. Hold the easy curl bar in front of your thighs, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Raise the bar straight out in front of you until your arms are parallel to the floor. Slowly lower the bar and repeat the exercise.