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barbell standing close grip curl
upper armsbicepsbarbell
Instructions
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, hands close together.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.
- Exhale as you curl the weights while contracting your biceps. Continue to raise the bar until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale as you slowly begin to bring the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
forearms
Additional Information
The barbell standing close grip curl is a barbell-based exercise that primarily targets the biceps. This exercise is particularly effective for upper arms development and can be incorporated into various workout routines.