How to do it
Brace your abs and keep your rib cage stacked over your hips for the whole set.
- 1
Stand up straight with a barbell held at a wide grip, palms facing up.
- 2
Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders while exhaling.
- 3
Lower the barbell back to the starting position while inhaling.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows at the bottom of the movement to keep constant tension on the biceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbows drift forward as you curl
- ✕Swinging the torso back to lift the bar
- ✕Flexing the wrists inward toward the forearms