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Barbell Drag Curl

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Biceps accessibility Upper Arms
Forearms

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Barbell Drag Curl is a intermediate single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.

2

Let the barbell hang at arm's length in front of your thighs.

3

Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell up towards your chest by contracting your biceps.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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