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    Barbell Standing Wide-Grip Biceps Curl Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Biceps Brachii
    Equipment
    Barbell
    Body Part
    Upper Arms
    Primary Muscle
    Biceps Brachii
    Secondary Muscles
    Brachioradialis, Brachialis
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    5.5
    Alternate Names
    Wide-Grip Bicep Curl

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Barbell Standing Wide-Grip Biceps Curl

    1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with a wide grip.
    2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the barbell towards your chest.
    3. Squeeze your biceps at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
    4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Common Mistakes

    • Letting elbows flare out too much.
    • Using momentum to lift the weight.
    • Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.

    Modifications

    • Perform the curl seated to reduce back strain.
    • Use a lighter weight or a resistance band if you're just starting.

    Tips

    • Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
    • Use a controlled motion to prevent swinging the barbell.
    • Focus on squeezing your biceps at the top of the curl.

    Barbell Standing Wide-Grip Biceps Curl Alternatives

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    Body Part: Upper Arms

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    EZ Barbell Spider Curl

    Body Part: Upper Arms

    Tags

    biceps
    arms
    strength
    curl
    barbell
    upper body

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