barbell seated close-grip concentration curl
barbell seated close-grip concentration curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Step 2
Rest your upper arms against your inner thighs, just above your knees, and let the barbell hang down in front of you.
Step 3
Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
Step 4
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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