Biceps exercise

Barbell Curl

Type Isolation Force Pull Difficulty Beginner

How to do the Barbell Curl with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand straight with your core braced and chest open. Hold a barbell with both your hands using an underhand grip. Keep your chest up, tighten your elbows and raise your hands slowly while engaging your biceps.
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Illustration showing the Barbell Curl
Targets

Muscles worked

Biceps muscle Biceps Primary Forearms muscle Forearms Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Barbell Barbell
Technique

How to do the Barbell Curl

  1. 1 Stand straight with your core braced and chest open.
  2. 2 Hold a barbell with both your hands using an underhand grip.
  3. 3 Keep your chest up, tighten your elbows and raise your hands slowly while engaging your biceps.