Barbell Curl

Danish: Biceps curl med vægtstang

Movement pattern

Elbow flexion

Equipment

Barbell

Main muscles

Biceps brachii (long head), Biceps brachii (short head)

Also works

Brachialis, Brachioradialis

Stabilisers

Deltoid (anterior part), Flexor carpi radialis, Flexor carpi ulnaris

Muscle groups

Biceps / elbow flexors

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation, pull

Load

External load

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Elbow: moderate, Wrist: moderate

Related exercises

Alternatives: Concentration Curl, Dumbbell Biceps Curl, EZ-Bar Curl, Hammer Curl, Incline Dumbbell Curl, Preacher Curl

Opposing movement: Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension, Barbell Skull Crusher

Other names

German: Bizeps LH-Curls · Spanish: Curl con barra · French: Curl biceps à la barre

Liftosaur: Bicep Curl, Barbell · wger: Biceps Curls With Barbell · free-exercise-db: Barbell Curl

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