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Barbell Drag Curl
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Barbell Drag Curl is a free weights exercise targeting Biceps (Biceps Brachii) using Barbell.
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How to perform it
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with both hands using a supinated grip (palms facing up). Your hands should be about shoulder-width apart.
- Begin by pulling your elbows back and curling the barbell up along your body, dragging it against your torso.
- Continue to pull the barbell upward until it reaches chest level, keeping your elbows back and close to your body.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, maintaining control and keeping the barbell close to your torso. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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