Barbell Seated Close-Grip Concentration Curl
Concentration exercises limit your range of movement to increase the effectiveness of the movement. This version uses a barbell.
- Equipment
- Barbell, Flat bench
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
How to perform this exercise
- Sit on the end of a flat bench with your feet flat and your legs spread apart.
- Bend forward at your waist keeping your back straight.
- Grasp a barbell in your hands with a close grip approximately 6 inches apart with your palms facing up.
- With your elbow pressed against your inner thigh, curl the bar up towards your chest.
- Slowly lower the bar to the starting position near the floor.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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