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Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl

The Barbell Standing Close Grip 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.

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

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the barbell with a close underhand grip, hands only a few centimeters apart.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and arms fully extended.
  3. Curl the barbell upward toward your chest by bending your elbows and contracting your biceps.
  4. Lift until the bar reaches shoulder height while keeping your upper arms stationary.
  5. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position under full control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, avoiding torso swinging or using momentum.

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