How to do it
Brace your core and keep your knees soft throughout every rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a wide grip, palms facing up.
- 2
Curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows fixed at your sides.
- 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
Focus on keeping your elbows stationary and avoid using your shoulders to lift the weight.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under load
- ✕Rocking the torso to start each curl
- ✕Letting the bar drift away from the body