Barbell Curls
Isolation exercise · elbow flexion
How to do it
- Stand tall and hold the barbell in front of your thighs with your hands about shoulder width apart.
- Curl the bar upward and keep your elbows close to your body.
- Lower the bar slowly again and keep your torso steady.
Muscles involved
- biceps
- 100
- shoulders
- 20
- hamstrings
- 10
- obliques
- 10
- abdominals
- 10
At a glance
- Type
- Isolation exercise
- Movement pattern
- elbow flexion
- Equipment
- barbell
- Variations
- both arms
Follow along in the app
This exercise is in both apps. Pick whichever suits you.
Trainer
Guided strength training with a 3D coach, set by set.
Treeceps
The same exercise, inside your virtual fitness world.