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Bodyweight bar curl alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the bodyweight bar curl, best matches first.

  1. Barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  2. Cable curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  3. Close-grip barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  4. Drag curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  5. Dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  6. EZ bar curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar.
  7. Kettlebell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  8. Ring curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
  9. Seated dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  10. Split-range dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  11. Wide-grip barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  12. Band curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.

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