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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 wide grip standing barbell curl builds bigger biceps and stronger arms. The wider grip hits the short head of your biceps harder than regular curls.

How To

1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell with hands wider than shoulder-width using an underhand grip. 2. Keep your elbows close to your sides and engage your core for stability throughout the wide grip standing barbell curl. 3. Curl the barbell up by squeezing your biceps, keeping your wrists straight and upper arms stationary. 4. Pause briefly at the top when your biceps are fully contracted during the wide grip standing barbell curl movement. 5. Lower the barbell slowly back to starting position, maintaining control and tension in your biceps throughout.

Form Tips

• Keep your elbows locked at your sides during the entire wide grip standing barbell curl to isolate your biceps properly. • Don't swing or use momentum - control the weight both up and down for maximum muscle activation. • Squeeze your biceps hard at the top of each wide grip standing barbell curl rep before lowering slowly. • Keep your core tight and avoid arching your back to prevent injury and maintain proper form.

Common Mistakes

• Using your back and swinging the weight instead of isolating your biceps during the wide grip standing barbell curl. • Letting your elbows drift forward or flare out, which reduces bicep activation in the wide grip standing barbell curl. • Rushing through reps without controlling the weight, especially on the way down.

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