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Barbell Standing Close-Grip Curl

Expert Advice

Keep your elbows close to your torso to isolate the biceps and avoid swinging the weight.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a close grip, palms facing up.
  2. Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell up towards your shoulders.
  3. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
  4. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Biceps
Biceps70%
Secondary
Forearms
Forearms30%
70%Biceps30%Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength