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Barbell Curl

Upper armsStrengthBeginnerBarbell
Barbell Curl – Start position
Start position
Barbell Curl – End position
End position

A classic biceps isolation exercise using a barbell for maximal loading.

How to do it

  1. Stand holding a barbell with a shoulder-width underhand grip.
  2. Curl the bar up toward your shoulders.
  3. Squeeze at the top, then lower under control.
  4. Repeat.

Tips

Muscles

Primary: Biceps

Secondary: Brachialis, Forearm flexors

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Variations

Machine Bicep CurlBiceps curl machine · Beginner
TRX Bicep CurlSuspension trainer · Beginner
Double Kettlebell Bicep CurlKettlebell · Beginner
Cheat CurlBarbell · Intermediate
One Arm Kettlebell Bicep CurlKettlebell · Intermediate
Single-Arm Hammer CurlDumbbells · Intermediate
One Arm Dumbbell Preacher CurlDumbbells · Intermediate
EZ-Bar CurlEZ bar · Beginner

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Bench DipsNo equipment · Intermediate
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Bench PressEZ bar · Intermediate
Close-Grip Bench PressBarbell · Intermediate
Machine Assisted DipsDip machine · Beginner
Drag CurlBarbell · Intermediate
One-Arm Kettlebell Tricep KickbackKettlebell · Beginner