Biceps Upper Arms Barbell #0031

Barbell Curl

Animated demonstration

Barbell Curl — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Biceps
Body part
Upper Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Synergist group
Forearms

Secondary muscles

Forearms

How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing forward.

  2. 2

    Keep your elbows close to your torso and exhale as you curl the weights while contracting your biceps.

  3. 3

    Continue to raise the bar until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.

  4. 4

    Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.

  5. 5

    Inhale as you slowly begin to lower the bar back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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