Reviewed exercise · beginner

Barbell Curl

A accessory isolation movement for biceps.

Equipment

barbell

Typical range

6–20 reps

Also trains

No secondary emphasis listed

Set up

Stand tall with an even comfortable grip and arms long.

Execute

Curl the bar while the upper arms remain near the torso.

Lower to straight arms without dropping the shoulders forward.

Coaching cues

• Keep elbows quiet.
• Lower all the way.

Common mistakes

• Swinging the hips to start each rep.
• Letting the wrists bend back under the bar.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.