How to Do Barbell Wide Grip Biceps Curl

Barbell Wide Grip Biceps 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 Wide Grip Biceps Curl

  1. 01Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip wider than shoulder-width, palms facing up.
  2. 02Pin the elbows against the ribcage and stand with feet hip-width apart.
  3. 03Contract the biceps to pull the bar toward the front deltoids while keeping the wrists neutral.
  4. 04Pause at the top of the contraction for one second to maximise tension.
  5. 05Lower the barbell along the same arc until the arms reach full extension near the thighs.
  6. 06Exhale during the upward phase and inhale as the bar descends.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Wide Grip Biceps 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

Flare the elbows outward slightly to shift the mechanical load from the long head to the short head of the biceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Wide Grip Biceps Curl questions

What muscles does Barbell Wide Grip Biceps Curl work?

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

How do you do Barbell Wide Grip Biceps Curl correctly?

Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip wider than shoulder-width, palms facing up. Pin the elbows against the ribcage and stand with feet hip-width apart. Contract the biceps to pull the bar toward the front deltoids while keeping the wrists neutral. Pause at the top of the contraction for one second to maximise tension. Lower the barbell along the same arc until the arms reach full extension near the thighs. Exhale during the upward phase and inhale as the bar descends.

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

Flare the elbows outward slightly to shift the mechanical load from the long head to the short head of the biceps.

Is Barbell Wide Grip Biceps Curl suitable for beginners?

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

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

Barbell Wide Grip Biceps Curl uses barbell.

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