Barbell Spider Curl
This exercise uses the straight side of a Preacher Curl bench to increase the range of motion of the exercise.
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
How to perform this exercise
- Turn a Preacher Curl bench around so you are leaning against the angled side.
- Grasp a barbell with palms up, approximately 6 inches apart.
- Leaning against the bench, lower the bar along the flat side of the bench fully extending your arms.
- Curl your arms up so your biceps are touching your forearms.
- Slowly lower the bar to the starting position.
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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