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Barbell Curl
Barbell Curl is a beginner strength exercise using barbell. It works the biceps, with help from the forearms.
beginnerbarbellpull movementisolationstrength
- Main muscles
- biceps
- Also works
- forearms
How to do it
- Stand up with your torso upright while holding a barbell at a shoulder-width grip. The palm of your hands should be facing forward and the elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position.
- While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Tip: Only the forearms should move.
- Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.
- Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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- Reverse Barbell Curl · barbell, beginner
- Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl · barbell, beginner
- Drag Curl · barbell, intermediate
- Lying High Bench Barbell Curl · barbell, intermediate
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).