Barbell Curl
Intermediate
How to Do It
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing forward.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and exhale as you curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the bar until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale as you slowly begin to lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Range of Motion
Arms fully extended to forearms vertical or slightly past.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Swinging the body to generate momentum
- ×Letting the elbows drift forward
- ×Dropping the weight too fast on the way down
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec
Goal
Build overall bicep strength and tone
Body Part
Upper ArmsEquipment
Barbell
Muscles Worked
PrimaryBiceps
Secondary
Forearms




