How to Do Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip

Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip is a biceps exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip

  1. 01Grasp a barbell with an underhand grip, placing the hands 3 to 4 inches wider than shoulder width.
  2. 02Stand tall with the bar resting against the thighs and shoulders pulled back.
  3. 03Curl the bar toward the upper chest by flexing the elbows, keeping the upper arms stationary.
  4. 04Contract the biceps hard at the top before slowly lowering the bar back to the waist.
  5. 05Avoid using momentum or swinging the hips to move the weight.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on pulling the pinky fingers upward toward the shoulders to maximize peak contraction across the inner bicep.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip questions

What muscles does Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip work?

Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip correctly?

Grasp a barbell with an underhand grip, placing the hands 3 to 4 inches wider than shoulder width. Stand tall with the bar resting against the thighs and shoulders pulled back. Curl the bar toward the upper chest by flexing the elbows, keeping the upper arms stationary. Contract the biceps hard at the top before slowly lowering the bar back to the waist. Avoid using momentum or swinging the hips to move the weight.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip?

Focus on pulling the pinky fingers upward toward the shoulders to maximize peak contraction across the inner bicep.

Is Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip suitable for beginners?

Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip?

Barbell Bicep Curl Wide Grip uses barbell.

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