How to Do Barbell Lap Curl

Barbell Lap Curl 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 Lap Curl

  1. 01Sit on a flat bench with the feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting across the upper thighs.
  2. 02Grip the barbell with an underhand grip at shoulder-width and sit with a tall, upright spine.
  3. 03Curl the barbell toward the chin by flexing the elbows without using momentum from the torso.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement before returning the bar back to the lap.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Lap Curl

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

Prevent the forearms from resting on the thighs at the bottom of the rep to maintain constant tension on the biceps.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Lap Curl questions

What muscles does Barbell Lap Curl work?

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

How do you do Barbell Lap Curl correctly?

Sit on a flat bench with the feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting across the upper thighs. Grip the barbell with an underhand grip at shoulder-width and sit with a tall, upright spine. Curl the barbell toward the chin by flexing the elbows without using momentum from the torso. Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement before returning the bar back to the lap.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Lap Curl?

Prevent the forearms from resting on the thighs at the bottom of the rep to maintain constant tension on the biceps.

Is Barbell Lap Curl suitable for beginners?

Barbell Lap Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Lap Curl?

Barbell Lap Curl uses barbell.

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