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Visual demonstration of the Barbell Biceps Curl exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise guide

Barbell Biceps Curl

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Barbell Biceps Curl is a free weights exercise targeting Biceps (Biceps Brachii) using Barbell.

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How to perform it

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with both hands using a supinated grip (palms facing forward). Your hands should be about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso. Slowly curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, maintaining the supinated grip with your palms facing upward.
  3. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, ensuring your elbows stay stationary and close to your body.
  4. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position with control, extending your arms fully. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Barbell Biceps Curl

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