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Barbell curl

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About

The classic biceps exercise: curling a barbell without swinging the torso. It lets you handle more weight than dumbbells.

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall holding the bar with an underhand grip at shoulder width.
  2. 2Pin your elbows to your sides.
  3. 3Curl the bar up toward your shoulders.
  4. 4Lower slowly to straight arms.
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner