Barbell Curl
- Main muscle
- Biceps
- Also works
- Forearms
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Isolation · Single-joint
Equipment
- Barbell
How to do it
- Stand tall holding a barbell at shoulder width, palms facing forward and elbows close to your sides.
- Bend your elbows to curl the bar up to shoulder level.
- Lower the bar slowly until your arms are straight.
Beginner tip: Pick a weight you can lift without leaning back.