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Barbell Drag Curl

Main muscle
Biceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Barbell

How to do it

  1. 1Stand holding a barbell with an underhand, shoulder-width grip.
  2. 2Keep the bar in contact with your body as you begin the curl.
  3. 3Drag the bar up along your torso, pulling your elbows back behind you.
  4. 4Squeeze your biceps at the top without swinging.
  5. 5Lower the bar back down along the same path.

Coaching cues

  • Drag it up your body
  • Elbows travel back
  • No swinging
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