Barbell Curl
Primary muscles: Biceps
Secondary muscles: Forearms
Barbell
Barbell
How to do the Barbell Curl
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a normal grip (hands positioned at shoulder-width apart) and palms facing up.
- Curl the barbell upward towards your shoulders by bending your elbows, focusing on engaging your biceps.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, ensuring the barbell reaches shoulder height.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms.
Form tips
- Keep your elbows stationary and close to your body throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum or swinging your body to lift the barbell.
- Exhale as you curl the barbell up and inhale as you lower it.
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