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Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline

How to do the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Biceps

Secondary

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Equipment

Barbell

Step by step

How to do the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline

  1. 1

    Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Do not swing the arms.

  3. 3

    After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you go all of the way down.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline: common questions

What muscles does the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline work?

The Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline primarily works the Biceps.

Is the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline?

To do the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline you'll need a barbell.

Is the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline a compound or isolation exercise?

The Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline with correct form?

Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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