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Barbell Curl
Muscles involved
The barbell curl is the classic biceps builder. It lets you lift heavier than dumbbells to gain arm size and strength.
How to do it
- Stand with your torso vertical, holding a bar with a supinated grip.
- Keep the upper part of your arms stationary.
- Bend your elbows, bringing the bar towards your shoulders as you exhale.
- Lower the bar controllably to the starting position as you inhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
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.
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Barbell Curl: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Curl mainly works: Biceps. It also involves: Biceps brachii, Brachial, Brachioradialis.
What is Barbell Curl good for?
The barbell curl is the classic biceps builder. It lets you lift heavier than dumbbells to gain arm size and strength.
How do you do Barbell Curl with proper form?
- 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.
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