Barbell Curl

A fundamental exercise for strengthening the biceps.

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Instructions

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an underhand grip.
• Keep your elbows close to your torso and your back straight.
• Exhale and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders while contracting your biceps.
• Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your biceps.
• Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Swinging the body to lift the barbell instead of isolating the biceps.
• Lifting the elbows away from the torso.
• Using too much weight, which can compromise form.

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