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How to do Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl

The barbell standing close grip curl is a strength exercise that targets the biceps and also works the forearms. It involves curling a barbell with a close grip, emphasizing the inner part of the biceps.

Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl, step by step

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, hands close together.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.
  3. Exhale as you curl the weights while contracting your biceps. Continue to raise the bar until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale as you slowly begin to bring the barbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Variations

Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl is a variation of Barbell Curl.

Track Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl in SPLYT

Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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