Barbell Curl

Barbell Curl Information

 

Barbell Curl

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Biceps
Other Muscles: Forearms
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: Pull
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Barbell Curl Guide

Main Muscle: Biceps

  1. 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.
  2. While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Tip: Only the forearms should move.
  3. 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.
  4. Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Variations:

  • You can also perform this movement using a straight bar attachment hooked to a low pulley. This variation seems to really provide a good contraction at the top of the movement.
  • You may also use the closer grip for variety purposes.



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Nov 21, 2009 11:08 AM: My favourite bicep workout



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Nov 18, 2009 7:16 PM: Great exercise.



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9/10

Nov 14, 2009 4:40 AM: I really prefer having thumbs out to increase the difficulty level. New people at the gym should really watch the amount of weight you are lifting in this exercise. I see a lot of people swinging the weight up. This is a potential back injury waiting to happen. Don't worry about how much your lifting,...+See More



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Nov 14, 2009 4:39 AM: I really like this exercise. Great core workout. Definate asset or staple in my workouts



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Nov 9, 2009 1:49 PM: one word Good



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Nov 5, 2009 12:21 PM: One of my favorite things to do in the gym. Every time I do this exercise I feel stronger and just love it.



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Nov 3, 2009 12:19 AM: To prevent others at the gym from letting the air out of your tires, do not perform this inside of a squat rack or power rack.



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