Barbell Bicep Curls
Muscles worked
- Biceps Brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
- Flexor Carpi Radialis
- CategoryPull
- Default target3 sets × 8–12 reps
- EquipmentBarbell
- Movement patternIsolation Upper
- Training stylesHypertrophy
Technique
Setup
Stand holding the bar with an underhand, shoulder-width grip, arms extended at your thighs.
Movement
Curl the bar to your shoulders keeping elbows pinned at your sides, then lower slowly.
Form Tip
No swinging — if your hips kick forward to start the rep, the bar is too heavy.
Increase Difficulty
Add weight or slow the lowering to 3 seconds.
Decrease Difficulty
Lighten the bar or curl with dumbbells.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.