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
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a close grip, palms facing up.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell up towards your shoulders.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
- 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