Exercise technique

barbell standing wide grip biceps curl

The barbell standing wide grip biceps curl is a strength exercise targeting the biceps, with secondary emphasis on the forearms. It involves curling a barbell with a wide grip, which can help emphasize the outer portion of the biceps.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your torso.
  3. Exhale and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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