barbell standing wide-grip curl
barbell standing wide-grip curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 2
Let the barbell hang at arm's length in front of your thighs, with your palms facing away from your body.
Step 3
Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the barbell upward by contracting your biceps.
Step 4
Continue to raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.
Step 5
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
Step 6
Inhale and slowly begin to lower the barbell back 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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