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Barbell drag curl

Intermediate

Barbell drag curl is a isolation barbell exercise for the biceps, also working the forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Biceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment
Barbell
Type
Isolation · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  2. 2Let the barbell hang at arm's length in front of your thighs.
  3. 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell up towards your chest by contracting your biceps.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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Easier variations

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  • Bodyweight side lying biceps curlBodyweight
  • Barbell alternate biceps curlBarbell
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Harder variations

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  • Dumbbell seated one arm bicep curl on exercise ball with leg raisedDumbbell
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