Arms · Quick demonstration
Barbell Curl
Curl the bar with control while keeping your upper arms close to your sides.
Two points to remember
Target muscles
Biceps and brachialis
Forearms help you hold the bar steady.
How to do it
- Hold the bar with your palms facing forward and stand with your feet about hip-width apart.
- Keep your upper arms near your sides and curl without swinging your body.
- Lower slowly to the starting position without forcing your elbows to lock.
Keep your torso steady as your elbows bend.
Common mistakes
- Using your hips or lower back to throw the bar up.
- Letting your elbows travel far forward.
- Dropping the weight quickly on the way down.
