Bicep curls with a barbell

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Major muscles used

• Biceps

Performing bicep curls with a barbell

• Stand with back straight, knees unlocked, feet hip-width apart, and grip a barbell with an underhand grip (palms facing up), with your hands placed just outside of your hips.
• Your arms should be extended straight down and the barbell should be on your upper thighs.
• Keeping your elbows close to your body, use your biceps to curl the bar up to your chest.
• Hold for a brief second flexing your biceps.
• Lower the barbell to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.
• Keep your wrists straight and elbows at your side throughout the exercise.

Be careful

• Don't sway your back or rock your body in an attempt to complete the lift.
• Don't just let the barbell drop when lowering it. Let the barbell down slowly resisting the weight of the barbell.

Alternative exercises to bicep curls

• Bicep curls (Dumbbells)
• Incline bench curls
• Hammer curls
• Cable curls

Courtesy of Global-Fitness.com, your Online Personal Trainer

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