Drag Barbell Biceps Curl

Movement pattern

Elbow flexion

Equipment

Barbell

Muscle groups

Biceps / elbow flexors

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation, pull

Load

External load

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Elbow: moderate, Wrist: moderate

Muscles worked

Main muscles: Biceps brachii (long head), Biceps brachii (short head)

Also works: Brachialis, Brachioradialis

Stabilisers: Flexor carpi radialis, Flexor carpi ulnaris

More exercises for: Biceps exercises

Alternatives by equipment

Alternatives listed in the exercise knowledge graph come first, then exercises with the same movement pattern that train the same muscles. Joint stress is the knowledge graph's rating, not medical advice.

Dumbbells

• Concentration Curl Beginner
• Dumbbell Biceps Curl Beginner
• Incline Dumbbell Curl Intermediate

Barbell

• Barbell Curl Beginner
• EZ-Bar Curl Beginner
• Preacher Barbell Biceps Curl Beginner
• Preacher Curl Beginner

Cables

• Bayesian Cable Biceps Curl Beginner
• Cable Concentration Curl Beginner
• Cable Crucifix Curl Intermediate
• Cable Curl Beginner

Machines

• Machine Biceps Curl Beginner

How to program it

In a free plan with a muscle-building goal, the generator programs Drag Barbell Biceps Curl as 3 sets of 10–15 reps. It uses double progression: once you reach 15 reps on every set, the load goes up by 2.5 kg the next week and you work back up the range.

Related exercises

Belongs to: Barbell Curl

Variation of: Barbell Curl

Opposing movement: Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension, Barbell Skull Crusher

Other names

Also called: Drag BB Biceps Curl, Drag Barbell Bicep Curl, Drag Barbell Bicep Curls, Drag Barbell Biceps Curls, Drag Barbell Curl, Drag Bicep Curl (Barbell), Drag Bicep Curls (Barbell), Drag Biceps Curl (Barbell), Drag Biceps Curls (Barbell), Drag Curl (Barbell)

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Identifier: drag-barbell-biceps-curl

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