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barbell standing wide grip biceps curl

barbell standing wide grip biceps curl exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: biceps. Equipment: barbell.

barbell standing wide grip biceps curl exercise demonstration
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

forearms

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your torso.
  3. Exhale and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.