Barbell Drag Curl

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

Barbell Drag Curl exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Drag Curl

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

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  2. 2Let the barbell hang at arm's length in front of your thighs.
  3. 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell up towards your chest by contracting your biceps.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Drag Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

biceps

Secondary

forearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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