Barbell Curl

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Learn how to do the Barbell Curl with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Biceps, with secondary emphasis on Forearms.

Barbell Curl exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Curl

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Curl with correct form:

  1. 1Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing forward.
  2. 2Keep your elbows close to your torso and exhale as you curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  3. 3Continue to raise the bar until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.
  4. 4Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. 5Inhale as you slowly begin to lower the bar back to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

biceps

Secondary

forearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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