Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
Strength · Beginner · Biceps
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- Biceps
- Secondary
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
Muscles worked
Biceps
Also works: Forearms
How to do it — Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
- 1Hold a barbell with both hands, palms up and a few inches apart.
- 2Stand with your torso straight and your head up. Your feet should be about shoulder width and your elbows close to your torso. This will be your starting position. Tip: You will keep your upper arms and elbows stationary throughout the movement.
- 3Curl the bar up in a semicircular motion until the forearms touch your biceps. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement and contract your biceps hard for a second at the top. Tip: Avoid bending the back or using swinging motions as you lift the weight. Only the forearms should move.
- 4Slowly go back down to the starting position as you inhale.
- 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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