The barbell bicep curl is a great way to work both heads of the biceps with a heavier weight than we can typically handle with dumbbells. This is a great compliment to dumbbell curls which allow you to work each arm individually.
- Stand with feet about hip-width apart, abs engaged as you hold the weight in front of the thighs.
- Squeeze the biceps and bend the arms, curling the weight up towards the shoulders.
- Keep the elbows stationary and only bring the weight as high as you can without moving the elbows.
- Slowly lower the weight, keeping a slight bend in the elbows at the bottom (e.g., don't lock the joints and try to keep tension on the muscle)
- Repeat for 1-3 sets of 8-15 reps.