LiftsmithClose-grip barbell curl alternatives
Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the close-grip barbell curl, best matches first.
- Barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
- Bodyweight bar curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs squat rack and barbell.
- Cable curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
- Drag curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
- Dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
- EZ bar curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar.
- Kettlebell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs kettlebells.
- Ring curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
- Seated dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
- Split-range dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
- Wide-grip barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
- Band curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
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