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Barbell Drag Biceps Curl

The Barbell Drag Biceps Curl is a barbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Body part
Upper arms

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with a shoulder-width underhand grip.
  2. Keep your torso upright, core tight, and elbows close to your body.
  3. Pull your elbows backward as you drag the barbell upward along your torso.
  4. Continue dragging the bar until it reaches your upper abdomen or lower chest.
  5. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
  6. Lower the bar back down by sliding it along your torso in a controlled motion.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions without swinging or leaning back.

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