The standing barbell curl is an excellent exercise for developing massive arms. It focuses on muscles necessary to flex your forearms, such as the M. brachialis and the biceps. Performing the standing barbell curl seems simple since you need to bend your arms. However, this exercise could somehow be challenging for your core as well. Therefore, maintain an upright position and be aware of the following technique. 😉 If you need a barbell, then this one might be a good choice: barbell*

Standing barbell curl – Starting position

Standing barbell curl – Starting position

• Stand with feet hip to shoulder-width apart
• Grasp the barbell with a supinated grip; hands are shoulder-width apart
• Upper arms are on the sides of the body
• Arms are straight to use the full range of motion, eventually

Standing barbell curl – Execution

Standing barbell curl – Execution

• Bend your arms in a controlled fashion until the barbell is approx. at shoulder height
• Your upper arms remain on the sides of the body

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References

NSCA – National Strength and Conditioning Association (2016). Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training – 3rd Edition. Champaign. Il. Human Kinetics.