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Barbell Drag Curl

Grab a barbell with an underhand grip. Pull your elbows straight back and let the bar drag against your upper body (or very close to it).

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

biceps

Muscles

Muscles worked

bicepslong head bicepshort head bicep
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Drag Curl work?

The Barbell Drag Curl works biceps, long head bicep, and short head bicep.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Drag Curl?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Drag Curl good for beginners?

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

How do I add the Barbell Drag 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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