Standing Barbell Curls

 Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 4:20pm filed under Biceps

Calories Burned:  357 calories per hour   (based on a body weight of 150 lbs.)
Primary Muscles Trained:  Biceps
Secondary Muscles Trained:  Brachialis
Instructions: 
Hold the barbell along your upper thighs with a shoulder width grip and palms facing forward.
 
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart with a slight bend in your knees and maintain the natural curve in your low back throughout the movement.
 
Curl the barbell up towards your chest until it is close to your chin, being sure to keep your elbows and upper arms fixed against the sides of your torso throughout the movement.
 
Reverse the movement and return to the starting position.
 
The entire motion should be performed in a smooth, controlled manner that lasts about 3 seconds with the downward movement no faster than the upward.
 

Exercise Comments

this can be hard on your lower back
 
December 9, 2011 at 8:54am
I just need a new way I'll try it
 
November 2, 2011 at 12:25pm
hi my name is alex, im not sure bt i think i had seen u were i work. i work at houllihans n you sometimes come w ur family. im nt sure bt if im rigth i would like to idk talk to you becasue i really want to get in a good shape thank you
 
October 18, 2010 at 11:18pm

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