How to Do Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls

Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls 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 Wide Grip Biceps Curls

  1. 01Grip the barbell with palms facing up and hands positioned three to four inches outside of the shoulders.
  2. 02Pin the elbows to the sides of the ribcage and stand with feet hip-width apart.
  3. 03Curl the barbell toward the upper chest while keeping the wrists neutral and the upper arms stationary.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the peak of the contraction before lowering the barbell to full elbow extension.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls

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

If the elbows drift behind the ribs, the tension shifts from the biceps to the front deltoids.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls questions

What muscles does Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls work?

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

How do you do Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls correctly?

Grip the barbell with palms facing up and hands positioned three to four inches outside of the shoulders. Pin the elbows to the sides of the ribcage and stand with feet hip-width apart. Curl the barbell toward the upper chest while keeping the wrists neutral and the upper arms stationary. Squeeze the biceps at the peak of the contraction before lowering the barbell to full elbow extension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls?

If the elbows drift behind the ribs, the tension shifts from the biceps to the front deltoids.

Is Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls suitable for beginners?

Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls?

Barbell Standing Wide Grip Biceps Curls uses barbell.

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