Wide-Grip Barbell Curl

Step-by-step technique for Wide-Grip Barbell Curl, an exercise for biceps using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with a barbell in a wide underhand grip.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your body.
  3. Curl the bar up toward your chest.
  4. Lower under control.
Coach tip: A wide grip emphasizes the short (inner) head of the biceps.

Muscles worked

Primary: Biceps
Secondary: Forearms

Wide-Grip Barbell Curl is a strength exercise that loads the biceps using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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