How to perform the Barbell Curl
- 1Stand tall with your feet about hip-width apart, hold the barbell with an underhand grip (palms up), hands about shoulder-width, arms straight but not locked, chest up, and elbows close to your sides. Keep your shoulders relaxed and your tummy slightly tight so your body stays still.
- 2Curl the bar up toward your chest by bending your elbows, squeezing your biceps at the top and avoiding swinging or leaning back. Lower the bar slowly and with control until your arms are straight again, breathing out as you lift and in as you lower.
Coach tips
- Keep your elbows pinned close to your sides so your biceps do the work instead of your shoulders.
- Use a weight you can control without swinging your body or jerking the bar up.
- Keep your wrists straight (not bent back) and move through a full, comfortable range to protect your joints and get better muscle work.
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