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How to do Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl

Primary muscle: Biceps · Secondary: Forearms

BicepsBeginnerBarbellIsolation
Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl start and end positionClose-Grip Standing Barbell Curl start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Grip the bar at hip width with palms facing up
  2. Pin your elbows to your torso and stand tall
  3. Curl the bar toward your shoulders
  4. Squeeze for one second at the top
  5. Lower under control to full arm's length

Coaching tip

The close grip targets the outer (long) head of the biceps and builds the peak of the arm.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: elbow, wrist. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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