Lying High Bench Barbell Curl
How to do the Lying High Bench Barbell Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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Barbell
How to do the Lying High Bench Barbell Curl
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Lie face forward on a tall flat bench while holding a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing up). Tip: If you are holding a barbell grab it using a shoulder-width grip and if you are using an E-Z Bar grab it on the inner handles. Your upper body should be positioned in a way that the upper chest is over the end of the bench and the barbell is hanging in front of you with the arms extended and perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
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While keeping the elbows in and the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up in a semi-circular motion as you contract the biceps and exhale. Hold at the top of the movement for a second.
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As you inhale, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: Maintain full control of the weight at all times and avoid any swinging. Remember, only the forearms should move throughout the movement.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Lying High Bench Barbell Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Lying High Bench Barbell Curl work?
The Lying High Bench Barbell Curl primarily works the Biceps.
Is the Lying High Bench Barbell Curl suitable for beginners?
The Lying High Bench Barbell Curl is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Lying High Bench Barbell Curl?
To do the Lying High Bench Barbell Curl you'll need a barbell.
Is the Lying High Bench Barbell Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Lying High Bench Barbell Curl 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 Lying High Bench Barbell Curl with correct form?
Lie face forward on a tall flat bench while holding a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing up). Tip: If you are holding a barbell grab it using a shoulder-width grip and if you are using an E-Z Bar grab it on the inner handles. Your upper body should be positioned in a way that the upper chest is over the end of the bench and the barbell is hanging in front of you with the arms extended and perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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