Barbell Curl – Straight Bar

Learn how to do Barbell Curl – Straight Bar with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

MET 4 Biceps अग्रबाहु Short bar

Barbell Curl – Straight Bar is a Short bar exercise that primarily targets the Biceps, with secondary activation of the अग्रबाहु. It has a MET value of 4, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 140 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Barbell Curl – Straight Bar

How to perform this exercise correctly 😎

1 - Stand with a barbell gripped at about shoulder width.

2 - Arms are straight and tucked against your body.

Nice, you're in the starting position 👌

3 - Now, keeping this position, curl only your forearms up until your biceps are fully contracted.

4 - While controlling the movement, return to the starting position.

Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Muscles Worked by Barbell Curl – Straight Bar

Primary Biceps

Secondary

अग्रबाहु

Equipment

Short bar

Calories Burned Doing Barbell Curl – Straight Bar

आपका वज़न

अवधि

मिनट

अनुमानित खपत

140 कैलोरी

कैलोरी = MET × वज़न (kg) × समय (घंटे)

Quick Facts: Barbell Curl – Straight Bar

Type: Short bar exercise
Primary muscle: Biceps
Secondary muscles: अग्रबाहु
MET value: 4
Calories (30 min, 70kg): ≈ 140 cal
Video quality: 4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Barbell Curl – Straight Bar

What muscles does Barbell Curl – Straight Bar work?

Barbell Curl – Straight Bar primarily targets the Biceps, with secondary engagement of the अग्रबाहु.

How do you do Barbell Curl – Straight Bar correctly?

How to perform this exercise correctly 😎 1 - Stand with a barbell gripped at about shoulder width. 2 - Arms are straight and tucked against your body.

Is Barbell Curl – Straight Bar good for beginners?

Barbell Curl – Straight Bar has a MET value of 4, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Curl – Straight Bar?

Barbell Curl – Straight Bar requires: Short bar.

What are the benefits of Barbell Curl – Straight Bar?

Barbell Curl – Straight Bar strengthens the Biceps, engages the अग्रबाहु.

What exercises are similar to Barbell Curl – Straight Bar?

Similar exercises to Barbell Curl – Straight Bar include Alternating Dumbbell Curl, Concentration Curl – Dumbbell, Dumbbell Biceps Curl, Dumbbell Hammer Curl.

Is Barbell Curl – Straight Bar better than Alternating Dumbbell Curl?

Both Barbell Curl – Straight Bar and Alternating Dumbbell Curl target the Biceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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