Barbell Curl

Muscles involved

Biceps

How to do it

1. Stand with your torso vertical, holding a bar with a supinated grip. 2. Keep the upper part of your arms stationary. 3. Bend your elbows, bringing the bar towards your shoulders as you exhale. 4. Lower the bar controllably to the starting position as you inhale.

Equipment required

Barra

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Biceps brachiiBrachialBrachioradialis

Tips

- Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides throughout the curl. - Lift the bar by contracting your biceps, not using body momentum. - Control the descent, fully stretching your arms.

Difficulty