Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
The Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl is a strength movement that targets your biceps. Here's how to do it with clean form.
How to do the Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
- Stand with feet hip-width and grip the bar with hands 6 inches apart or less, palms facing up.
- Pin your elbows to your sides and curl the bar toward your shoulders.
- Squeeze at the top, then lower with control through the full range.
- The narrow grip targets the long head of the biceps — don't trade that tension for body English.
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