Bar Concentration to BICEP question

[PDawg]

Hey all;

Quick question as to two of the bars that are in the gym.

How different is the effect on the bicep between using a short straight bar and the curl bar ( preacher curl bar )

I find it easier to use the curl bar when doing standing bar curls, but I have been recommended to use the short straight bar.

So basically, what is the difference between the two bars when it comes to concentration on the bicep ?

Thanks.

[Paul Stagg]

It doesn't matter enough to worry about.

The curl bar takes pressure off the wrists, an dslightly changes the angle of your wrist, slightly changing the recruitment of specific muscles.

[PDawg]

Thanks Paul;

Now that I think about it I did notice less pressure on my wrist when using the curl bar, I was able to curl for more reps using the curl bar ( 45 aside ).

So I think I am gonna stick with the curl bar now that I am at that weight.

Thanks again !