strength
Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
Works the biceps, using barbell.
Specification
| Equipment | barbell |
| Primary muscles | biceps |
| Secondary muscles | none recorded |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Force | pull |
| Level | beginner |
| Category | strength |
How to do it
- Stand up with your torso upright while holding a barbell at the wide outer handle. The palm of your hands should be facing forward. The elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position.
- While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Tip: Only the forearms should move.
- Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.
- Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.