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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Biceps

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Forearm

Exercise Description

The close grip standing barbell curl builds bigger biceps with more focus on the long head. This grip targets your peak and creates better muscle thickness.

How To

1. Stand tall holding a barbell with hands 6-8 inches apart, palms facing up 2. Keep your elbows glued to your sides and shoulders back throughout the close grip standing barbell curl 3. Curl the weight up by squeezing your biceps, focusing on smooth control 4. Pause at the top and squeeze your biceps hard for one second 5. Lower the weight slowly back to starting position, taking 2-3 seconds on the way down

Form Tips

• Keep your wrists straight and strong throughout the entire close grip standing barbell curl movement • Don't let your elbows drift forward - they stay locked at your sides • Use a full range of motion but don't fully lock out your arms at the bottom • Control the weight on both the up and down portions of each rep

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and swinging your body to help lift the barbell during close grip standing barbell curl • Gripping too narrow which puts stress on your wrists and reduces bicep activation • Rushing through reps instead of focusing on slow, controlled movement with proper form

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