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Barbell Curl

While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. 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 bring the weight back down to the starting position.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

biceps

Muscles

Muscles worked

biceps
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Curl work?

The Barbell Curl works biceps.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Curl?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Curl good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

How do I add the Barbell Curl to a workout?

Ask your coach in the Phorme app. It builds the sets, the reps, and the weight around what you have been lifting.

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