Arms / Beginner / Isolation (single joint)

Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline

A barbell isolation exercise for the biceps.

At a glance

Primary

Biceps

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Movement pattern

Elbow flexion (curl)

Level

Beginner

Type

Arms, Isolation (single joint)

How to do it

1. Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position.
2. While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Do not swing the arms.
3. After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you go all of the way down.
4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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