Barbell biceps curl – how to do it right
Underhand grip, elbows at your sides, lower slowly.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Underhand grip on the bar, shoulder-width.
- Elbows stay by your sides.
- Lower slowly – no swinging from your back.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds. With dumbbells or without weight; BLOX remembers your weight.
If something niggles
Then do Biceps curls instead. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Barbell compact, Barbell easy. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
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