biceps beginner

Barbell Curl

BarbellEZ-Bar

Overview

The classic bicep mass builder. A supinated curl with a barbell allows maximum loading of the biceps through a full range of motion.

Muscles Trained

Primary biceps
Secondary
BrachialisBrachioradialis

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand holding barbell with shoulder-width underhand grip.

  2. 2

    Curl bar up to shoulder height, squeezing the biceps at the top.

  3. 3

    Lower slowly — the eccentric is where most growth happens.

  4. 4

    Keep elbows pinned at your sides throughout.

Benefits

  • Maximum bicep loading with heavy compound weight

  • Full bicep development — short and long head

  • Simple movement easy to progressively overload

Form Tips

  • EZ-bar reduces wrist and elbow discomfort for many lifters

  • Pause 1 second at the top for a hard peak contraction

Watch Video Tutorial

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