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.
Variations: You can use dumbbells or the smith machine.
Oct 2, 2011 12:32 PM:
use about 10 lbs less than you would for normal bicep curls when you first start doing this exercise, until you start getting used to it. Be sure to hold at the top of the contraction and lower the bar slowly. Works the top of the bicep really well!
use about 10 lbs less than you would for normal bicep curls when you first start doing this exercise, until you start getting used to it. Be sure to hold at the top of the contraction and lower the bar slowly. Works the top of the bicep really well!-See Less
Sep 15, 2011 1:17 AM:
I rate this exercise very highly it is the only bicep exercise i do, i make sure i do them slow and get the technique correct. I generally use a 30kg 25kg
I rate this exercise very highly it is the only bicep exercise i do, i make sure i do them slow and get the technique correct. I generally use a 30kg 25kg -See Less
Aug 29, 2011 2:19 PM:
These are great because they take your shoulders out of the movement. I used to do them on a Smith machine.
These are great because they take your shoulders out of the movement. I used to do them on a Smith machine.-See Less
Dec 6, 2009 7:19 PM:
The picture shows the exercise in the fully pronated position, whilst the text suggests to do the exercise in the supinated position. I think the pictures need changing, unless you plan on building up your brachialis and not biceps brachii?
The picture shows the exercise in the fully pronated position, whilst the text suggests to do the exercise in the supinated position. I think the pictures need changing, unless you plan on building up your brachialis and not biceps brachii?-See Less
Dec 6, 2009 7:19 PM:
The picture shows the exercise in the fully pronated position, whilst the text suggests to do the exercise in the supinated position. I think the pictures need changing, unless you plan on building up your brachialis and not biceps brachii?
The picture shows the exercise in the fully pronated position, whilst the text suggests to do the exercise in the supinated position. I think the pictures need changing, unless you plan on building up your brachialis and not biceps brachii?-See Less
Oct 2, 2011 12:32 PM:
use about 10 lbs less than you would for normal bicep curls when you first start doing this exercise, until you start getting used to it. Be sure to hold at the top of the contraction and lower the bar slowly. Works the top of the bicep really well!
use about 10 lbs less than you would for normal bicep curls when you first start doing this exercise, until you start getting used to it. Be sure to hold at the top of the contraction and lower the bar slowly. Works the top of the bicep really well!-See Less
Sep 15, 2011 1:17 AM:
I rate this exercise very highly it is the only bicep exercise i do, i make sure i do them slow and get the technique correct. I generally use a 30kg 25kg
I rate this exercise very highly it is the only bicep exercise i do, i make sure i do them slow and get the technique correct. I generally use a 30kg 25kg -See Less
Aug 29, 2011 2:19 PM:
These are great because they take your shoulders out of the movement. I used to do them on a Smith machine.
These are great because they take your shoulders out of the movement. I used to do them on a Smith machine.-See Less
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Tip: Drag Curl
Oct 2, 2011 12:32 PM: use about 10 lbs less than you would for normal bicep curls when you first start doing this exercise, until you start getting used to it. Be sure to hold at the top of the contraction and lower the bar slowly. Works the top of the bicep really well!
of people found this tip helpful
Tip: Drag Curl
Sep 15, 2011 1:17 AM: I rate this exercise very highly it is the only bicep exercise i do, i make sure i do them slow and get the technique correct. I generally use a 30kg 25kg
of people found this tip helpful
Tip: Drag Curl
Aug 29, 2011 2:19 PM: These are great because they take your shoulders out of the movement. I used to do them on a Smith machine.
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Review: Drag Curl
Dec 6, 2009 7:19 PM: The picture shows the exercise in the fully pronated position, whilst the text suggests to do the exercise in the supinated position. I think the pictures need changing, unless you plan on building up your brachialis and not biceps brachii?
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Tip: Drag Curl
Dec 1, 2009 4:27 AM: ok