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barbell standing wide grip biceps curl

barbell standing wide grip biceps curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, hands wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 2. Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your torso.

Step 3. Exhale and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, keeping your upper arms stationary.

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.

Step 5. Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

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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