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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
biceps
Secondary muscles
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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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