Barbell Curl
Category: WorkoutsTarget: bicepsBody part: upper armsEquipment: barbellLevel: beginner
The barbell curl is a fundamental upper arm exercise that targets the biceps brachii. Using a barbell allows for heavier loading compared to dumbbells, making it effective for building overall biceps size and strength.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a supinated grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Let the barbell hang at arm's length in front of you with your elbows tucked close to your torso.
- Curl the barbell upward toward your chest by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary: biceps. Secondary: forearms, brachioradialis.
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