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Barbell Standing Concentration Curl exercise animation

Barbell Standing Concentration Curl

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Biceps

The standing concentration curl uses a barbell instead of the usual dumbbell, bracing the elbow to isolate the biceps while standing rather than seated. It's a less common setup since a barbell limits how strictly you can brace compared to a dumbbell, but it still cuts down on momentum considerably. Keep the working arm's elbow locked in place throughout the set.

How to Do the Barbell Standing Concentration Curl

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in one hand, palm facing up.
  2. Rest your opposite hand on your thigh for support.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the weight up towards your shoulder.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the weight back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Standing Concentration Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Forearms as the primary synergist muscle group.

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FAQ

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