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Wide-Grip Barbell Curl

Main muscle
Biceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Barbell

How to do it

  1. 1Stand holding a barbell with a wide, overhand grip.
  2. 2Keep your elbows pinned close to your sides.
  3. 3Curl the bar up by bending your elbows only.
  4. 4Squeeze your biceps hard at the top of the curl.
  5. 5Lower the bar slowly back to full arm extension.

Coaching cues

  • Wide grip
  • Elbows locked at sides
  • No swinging
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