LiftsmithBodyweight bar curl
A isolation exercise for the biceps, with help from the forearms. Equipment: squat rack and barbell.
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How to do it
- Setup: Under a racked bar, palms up, body leaning back in a straight line.
- Curl the forehead toward the bar, elbows still
- Lower to straight arms
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