Barbell Curl
Expert Advice
Avoid swinging the barbell; use a controlled motion and squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement for maximum muscle engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold the barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top of the curl.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Biceps70%
Secondary
Forearms30%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
