How to do it
Inhale and brace your abdominal muscles tightly before initiating the upward pull.
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Stand upright with an EZ barbell held at hip level, palms facing forward with a shoulder-width grip.
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Keep your elbows stationary and close to your torso as you drag the barbell up by contracting your biceps and moving your elbows back.
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Lift the barbell until your forearms are vertical and the biceps are fully contracted.
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Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that you are using a controlled motion and not swinging the weight. This will keep the tension on the biceps for maximum muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Allowing the elbows to drift forward
- ✕Leaning the torso backward to lift
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under load