Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
How to do the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Biceps
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Barbell
How to do the Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
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Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position.
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While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Do not swing the arms.
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After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you go all of the way down.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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