How to Do Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl

Barbell Standing Close Grip 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 Standing Close Grip Curl

  1. 01Hold the barbell with an underhand grip, placing the hands closer than shoulder-width apart.
  2. 02Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and shoulders retracted.
  3. 03Curl the bar toward the chin by flexing the elbows while keeping the upper arms stationary.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the peak of the movement before returning the bar to the thighs.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Standing Close Grip 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

Keep the elbows pinned against the side of the ribs to prevent the shoulders from assisting the lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl questions

What muscles does Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl work?

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

How do you do Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl correctly?

Hold the barbell with an underhand grip, placing the hands closer than shoulder-width apart. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and shoulders retracted. Curl the bar toward the chin by flexing the elbows while keeping the upper arms stationary. Squeeze the biceps at the peak of the movement before returning the bar to the thighs.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl?

Keep the elbows pinned against the side of the ribs to prevent the shoulders from assisting the lift.

Is Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl suitable for beginners?

Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl?

Barbell Standing Close Grip Curl uses barbell.

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