Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl

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Technique

How to perform Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl

1. Stand upright and hold the bar with a close underhand grip and straight wrists.
2. Keep your upper arms near your sides as you bend your elbows to raise the bar.
3. Finish the curl without swinging your hips or moving your elbows forward to lift the load.
4. Lower the bar under control until your elbows return to the starting position.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Biceps Brachii Long Head, Biceps Brachii Short Head.