Barbell Standing Concentration Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachialis
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Standing Bicep Curl
How to: Barbell Standing Concentration Curl
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in one hand.
- Rest your elbow against the inside of your thigh.
- Curl the weight towards your shoulder while keeping the elbow steady.
- Lower the weight slowly back to starting position and repeat.
- After finishing one side, switch to the other arm.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift the weight.
- Allowing the elbow to drift away from the thigh.
- Not completing the range of motion.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you have limited strength.
- Perform the curl seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your elbow stable against your thigh throughout the movement.
- Avoid swinging the weight; control the movement both up and down.
- Use a weight that allows you to maintain good form without straining.
Barbell Standing Concentration Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
curl
upper arms
strength
barbell
compound