Technique
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip at arm's length. Curl the barbell toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows close to your sides. Lower the barbell back to starting position with control.
A bicep and forearm exercise that targets the biceps brachii and brachioradialis through controlled curling movements using an overhand grip to improve arm strength and grip.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip at arm's length. Curl the barbell toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows close to your sides. Lower the barbell back to starting position with control.
Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip at arm's length.
Return to the starting position with arms fully extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Keep elbows close to sides, control the movement, squeeze biceps at top, maintain form
Swinging the barbell, moving elbows away from sides, using momentum, not controlling the movement
Increase weight, add pause at top, perform variations, or use different grips.
Use lighter weight, perform with dumbbells, or practice basic curls first.
Maintain proper form to avoid elbow and wrist strain. Stop if you experience pain in the biceps, elbows, or wrists. Keep your back straight and avoid swinging the weight.