Exercise technique

barbell standing concentration curl

The barbell standing concentration curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed standing with a barbell in one hand while the other hand supports the body. It emphasizes strict form and muscle contraction.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in one hand, palm facing up.
  2. Rest your opposite hand on your thigh for support.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the weight up towards your shoulder.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the weight back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

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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