Barbell Seated Close grip Concentration Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachialis
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Close grip concentration curl
How to: Barbell Seated Close grip Concentration Curl
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a barbell in both hands with a close grip, letting it hang down from your thighs.
- Keeping your elbows stationary, curl the barbell toward your chest, squeezing the biceps at the top.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which compromises form.
- Allowing elbows to drift away from the body, leading to less effective muscle engagement.
- Lifting with momentum instead of controlled muscle use.
Modifications
- Use a lighter barbell or perform the exercise with dumbbells.
- Perform seated on a bench for additional support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to avoid swinging.
- Focus on a controlled movement to maximize muscle engagement.
- Start with a lighter weight to perfect your form before increasing the load.
Barbell Seated Close grip Concentration Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
curl
barbell
muscle building