Barbell Curl

Barbell Curl
- Category
- Strength
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Isolation
Primary Muscles
Biceps
Secondary Muscles
Forearms
Instructions
- 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.
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