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Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster) exercise animation

Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster)

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Biceps

Using an arm blaster on a barbell biceps curl locks the elbows against a padded bar, physically preventing them from swinging forward the way they tend to under heavier loads. That forces the biceps to do the work without any assistance from shoulder movement. It's a strict-form tool for lifters who know their curl technique breaks down as the set gets hard.

How to Do the Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster)

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  2. Place your upper arms against the arm blaster, keeping your elbows close to your torso.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  4. Continue to raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.
  5. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  6. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster) primarily targets the Biceps, with Forearms as the primary synergist muscle group.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster) work?
The Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster) primarily targets the biceps, with the forearms as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster)?
The Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster) is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster)?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Biceps Leg Concentration Curl targets the same biceps using body weight instead.