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.
Barbell Curl – Straight Bar is a Short bar exercise that primarily targets the Biceps, with secondary activation of the Forearms. 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
1 - Stand with a barbell gripped at about shoulder width.
2 - Arms are straight and tucked against your body.
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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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Equipment
- Short bar
Calories Burned Doing Barbell Curl – Straight Bar
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Quick Facts: Barbell Curl – Straight Bar
- Type
- Short bar exercise
- Primary muscle
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- 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 Forearms.
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 Forearms.
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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