Barbell Curl
- Primary muscle group
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement type
- Isolation
- Where
- Gym
How to do Barbell Curl
Setup
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell with an underhand grip at arm's length against your thighs. Keep your elbows close to your sides and chest up.
How to do it
- Curl the bar upward by bending at the elbows while keeping your upper arms stationary
- Squeeze your biceps hard at the top position when the bar reaches shoulder height
- Lower the bar slowly and with control back to the starting position
- Keep your wrists straight throughout the entire movement
- Avoid moving your elbows forward or backward during the curl
Watch out for
- Swinging the torso or using momentum to lift the weight instead of isolating the biceps
- Letting the elbows drift forward as you curl, which reduces bicep tension
- Dropping the weight quickly on the way down instead of controlling the descent
How FlexFit programs Barbell Curl
Barbell Curl is a biceps movement that needs barbell. FlexFit programs it in gym sessions and swaps in an equivalent when you train at home. Sets, reps, and a weight suggestion come from your program's current week and the last time you logged this movement. Try it free for 7 days.