Barbell Curl

Barbell Curl

Barbell Curl

Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Barbell
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Isolation

Primary Muscles

Biceps

Secondary Muscles

Forearms

Instructions

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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