How to do it
Squeeze your glutes and keep your knees slightly bent throughout.
- 1
Stand up straight holding an EZ barbell with a wide grip.
- 2
Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders.
- 3
Squeeze your biceps at the top of the curl.
- 4
Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging the weight and use a full range of motion to fully engage the biceps. Keep your elbows close to your body.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning backward during the upward curl
- ✕Curling the wrists inward at the top
- ✕Raising onto the toes during the curl