isolation · Isolation
Barbell Curl
Barbell Curl is an isolation isolation movement for biceps, using Olympic Barbell. It also works forearms. 3 sets of 8-12, 1 min rest.
- Primary muscle
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Olympic Barbell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sets and reps
- 3 × 8-12
- Rest
- 75s
- Force
- pull
How to do it
- 1Set up
Shoulder-width grip, bar resting on the thighs, stand tall.
- 2The cue that matters
Elbows pinned to the ribs - if the shoulders swing forward, the set is over.
- 3Work it
3 sets of 8-12, resting about 1 minute between them.
Muscles worked
Biceps does most of the work. Forearms take the rest.
Biceps exercisesforearms