Exercise library · Biceps
Barbell Drag Curl
The Barbell Drag Curl is a barbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with a shoulder-width underhand grip.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and your arms fully extended.
- Pull your elbows backward as you drag the barbell upward along your body toward your upper abdomen or lower chest.
- Squeeze your biceps hard at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the barbell down, keeping it close to your torso the entire time.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions while avoiding swinging or using momentum.
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