How to do a barbell curl

biceps, forearms

Muscles worked
biceps, forearms
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • No equipment

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding the bar with an underhand grip at shoulder width, arms straight.
  2. Keep your elbows at your sides and curl the bar up toward your shoulders.
  3. Squeeze your biceps at the top, then lower the bar slowly to straight arms.
Common mistake

Swinging the hips and torso to heave the bar up.

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