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Barbell Curl

Barbell Curl is a barbell pull exercise for the biceps, and it also works the forearms. If you cannot do it, Cable Curl or Dumbbell Curl are good swaps.

  • Biceps
  • Pull
  • Barbell

Muscles worked

  • Biceps · main
  • Forearms

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding the bar with an underhand shoulder-width grip, elbows at your sides.
  2. Curl the bar up towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows pinned.
  3. Squeeze your biceps at the top without letting your elbows drift forward.
  4. Lower slowly until your arms are fully straight.

Watch out: Swinging your back to heave the bar up; lower the weight instead.

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