How to Do Barbell Standing Concentration Curl

Barbell Standing Concentration 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 Concentration Curl

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hinge slightly forward, holding the barbell with a shoulder-width underhand grip.
  2. 02Position the elbows just in front of the torso so the arms hang vertically.
  3. 03Curl the barbell toward the chin without moving the upper arms or swaying the shoulders.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the top before slowly lowering the bar to full elbow extension.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Standing Concentration 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 elbow glued to the side of the ribcage to prevent the front deltoid from assisting the curl.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Standing Concentration Curl questions

What muscles does Barbell Standing Concentration Curl work?

Barbell Standing Concentration 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 Concentration Curl correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hinge slightly forward, holding the barbell with a shoulder-width underhand grip. Position the elbows just in front of the torso so the arms hang vertically. Curl the barbell toward the chin without moving the upper arms or swaying the shoulders. Squeeze the biceps at the top before slowly lowering the bar to full elbow extension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Standing Concentration Curl?

Keep the elbow glued to the side of the ribcage to prevent the front deltoid from assisting the curl.

Is Barbell Standing Concentration Curl suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Standing Concentration Curl?

Barbell Standing Concentration Curl uses barbell.

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