How to do it
Plant both feet flat on the floor to anchor your body throughout.
- 1
Sit on a bench with an EZ barbell in your hands, palms facing forward.
- 2
Keep your elbows close to your torso and your back straight.
- 3
Exhale as you curl the barbell up towards your shoulders.
- 4
Squeeze your biceps at the top, then inhale as you lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows stationary and close to your body to isolate the biceps. Avoid swinging the weight and use a full range of motion.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the upper back during each rep
- ✕Flexing the wrists to curl the bar up
- ✕Jutting the chin forward to lift the weight