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Drag Curl
Drag Curl is a intermediate strength exercise using barbell. It works the biceps, with help from the forearms.
intermediatebarbellpull movementcompoundstrength
- Main muscles
- biceps
- Also works
- forearms
How to do it
- Grab a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing forward) and get your elbows close to your torso and back. This will be your starting position.
- As you exhale, curl the bar up while keeping the elbows to the back as you "Drag" the bar up by keeping it in contact with your torso. Tip: As you can see, you will not be keeping the elbows pinned to your sides, but instead you will be bringing them back. Also, do not lift your shoulders.
- Slowly go back to the starting position as you keep the bar in contact with the torso at all times.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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- Preacher Curl · barbell, beginner
- Reverse Barbell Curl · barbell, beginner
- Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl · barbell, beginner
- 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).