Barbell Wide-grip Drag 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, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Deltoid Anterior
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
Wide-grip Barbell Drag Curl

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Barbell Wide-grip Drag Curl

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with a wide grip.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your body and curl the barbell up towards your chest.
  3. Focus on pulling the barbell along your torso.
  4. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Rounding the shoulders
  • Allowing elbows to flare out
  • Lifting too heavy and relying on momentum

Modifications

  • Use a lighter barbell or perform the exercise with dumbbells.
  • If needed, perform the exercise seated for better stabilization.

Tips

  • Keep your elbows tucked close to your body to maximize contraction in your biceps.
  • Avoid using momentum; focus on slow and controlled movements.
  • Engage your core to maintain stability and posture.

Tags

biceps
curl
barbell
strength
upper arms
muscle building

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