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barbell alternate biceps curl
Target

biceps

Equipment

barbell

barbell alternate biceps curl

upper arms

How to Perform the barbell alternate biceps curl

1

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in each hand, palms facing forward.

2

Keep your upper arms stationary and exhale as you curl the weights while contracting your biceps.

3

Continue to raise the barbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbells are at shoulder level.

4

Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.

5

Inhale as you slowly begin to lower the barbells back to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating arms.

Secondary Muscles

forearms