Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline

Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline — Start position
Start position
Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline — End position
End position
Region
Elbow & Arm
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • biceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position.

  2. While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Do not swing the arms.

  3. After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you go all of the way down.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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