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BicepsBeginnerOlympic barbell

Barbell biceps curl

Primary Equipment
Olympic barbell Olympic barbell
Target Muscle
Primary
Biceps Biceps
Instructions
  1. Keep your torso upright
  2. Contract your abdomen and glutes
  3. Keep your elbow aligned with your torso during the movement
  4. Fully flex your elbow
  5. Lower your forearm in a controlled manner
Tips
  • Do not swing your elbow forward during the movement
  • Do not flex your torso laterally
  • Do not let your torso move backward
Target Muscle
Primary
Biceps Biceps

Alternative Exercises to replace the Barbell biceps curl

1. Cable Hammer Curl with Rope

Cable Hammer Curl with Rope
Biceps / Intermediate / Dual cable pulley machine

2. Dumbbell Incline Simultaneous Curl

Dumbbell Incline Simultaneous Curl
Biceps / Intermediate / Dumbbells

3. Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl
Biceps / Beginner / Dumbbells

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