This exercise involves standing with a wide grip on a barbell and curling it up towards the biceps. It is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the biceps muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens upper back muscles
- Improves posture
- Engages core muscles for stability
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Targets multiple muscle groups including lats, rhomboids, and biceps
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the barbell with a wide grip, palms facing forward.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and curl the barbell up towards your chest, contracting your biceps.
- Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your biceps before slowly lowering the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Biceps
Primary
Forearms
Primary