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How to do Barbell Standing Concentration Curl

The barbell standing concentration curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed standing with a barbell in one hand while the other hand supports the body. It emphasizes strict form and muscle contraction.

Barbell Standing Concentration Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Biceps

How to do Barbell Standing Concentration Curl, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in one hand, palm facing up.
  2. Rest your opposite hand on your thigh for support.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the weight up towards your shoulder.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the weight back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

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

Track Barbell Standing Concentration Curl in SPLYT

Barbell Standing Concentration 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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