Barbell Standing Wide grip Curl (female)

Barbell Standing Wide grip Curl demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with a barbell, grasp it with a wide grip
  • 2Keep your elbows close to your body
  • 3Curl the weights while keeping your upper arms stationary
  • 4Hold the contraction at the top for a brief moment
  • 5Lower the barbell back down in a controlled fashion

Tips:

  • Exhale as you curl the weights, inhale while lowering the barbell
  • Ensure your elbows stay stationary to keep focus on the biceps
  • Avoid using your back or shoulders to lift the weight
  • Control the weight on the way down for optimal muscle tension

Barbell Standing Wide grip Curl Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs