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How to do Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl

Primary muscle: Biceps · Secondary: Forearms

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Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl start and end positionWide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Grip the bar a hand's width outside shoulder width with palms facing up
  2. Pin your elbows to the sides of your torso
  3. Curl the bar toward your shoulders without moving your elbows
  4. Squeeze your biceps for one second at the top
  5. Lower the bar under control to full arm's length

Coaching tip

Grip a hand's width outside shoulder width; the wide grip emphasizes the inner (short) head of the biceps.

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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