Barbell Standing Wide-Grip Biceps Curl Exercise Guide
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
How to: Barbell Standing Wide-Grip Biceps Curl
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with a wide grip.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the barbell towards your chest.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 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
Tags
biceps
arms
strength
curl
barbell
upper body