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barbell seated curls
barbell seated curls 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 ground and your back straight.
Step 2. Hold the barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Rest your upper arms on your thighs, allowing the barbell to hang down in front of you.
Step 4. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the barbell upwards towards your shoulders.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
Step 6. Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
Primary body parts
biceps
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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