Barbell Drag Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Deltoid Anterior, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Drag Curl
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Barbell Drag Curl
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with both hands, palms facing forward.
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your body.
- Curl the barbell towards your chest, dragging it along your torso.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement and lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to drift forward during the curl.
- Using too much weight and compromising form.
- Not fully extending arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to prevent strain.
- Perform the exercise seated to stabilize your back.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your torso.
- Do not use momentum; control the movement for better engagement of the biceps.
- Breath out as you curl the barbell up and in as you lower it.
Barbell Drag Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
barbell
curl
muscle building
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