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Barbell Biceps Curl Standing

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Barbell Biceps Curl Standing Overview

The barbell biceps curl standing workout is designed to primarily target the biceps muscles.

It involves standing upright with a barbell in hand, palms facing forward, and curling the weight towards the shoulders.

While other muscles like the forearms and shoulders are also engaged, the focus remains on developing strong and defined biceps.

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Barbell Biceps Curl Standing Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and grip the barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.
  3. Exhale and slowly curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Biceps Curl Standing Tips

  1. Start with a weight that challenges you but allows proper form.
  2. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder width.
  3. Keep your back straight, core engaged, and elbows close to your sides throughout the movement.
  4. Exhale as you curl the barbell up, focusing on contracting your biceps.
  5. Avoid swinging or using momentum to lift the weight; control the movement both up and down.
  6. Lower the barbell slowly, inhaling as you extend your arms fully, and repeat for the desired number of reps.

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