Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl

How To

1. 1

   Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, hands close together.

2. 2

   Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.

3. 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. 4

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

5. 5

   Inhale as you slowly begin to bring the barbell back to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.