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Barbell Curl

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell & plates

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keep your elbows at your sides and curl the bar up toward your shoulders.
  3. Squeeze your biceps at the top.
  4. Lower the bar slowly until your arms are straight.

Common mistakes

Know what to lift next

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