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Free Weight · Barbell

Barbell Curl

Muscles worked

  • Biceps
  • Forearms

How to do it

  1. Stand holding a barbell with an underhand grip at shoulder width, arms straight
  2. Curl the bar toward your shoulders while your elbows stay close to your sides
  3. Lower it slowly without swinging your torso

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