Exercise Description: Straight Bar Biceps Curls

Specs: Muscles Worked: Barbell curls are a compound movement. The primary muscles involved are the Biceps. Secondarily are the Forearms, Traps and Shoulders.

Instructions: 1) Stand with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent. 2) Start position: Grasp bar with underhand grip (palms facing forward) approximately hip width apart and allow arms to hang down at sides. Elbows should be close to sides. 3) Flex at the elbows and curl bar up to approximately shoulder level. Keep elbows close to sides throughout movement. 4) Return to start position. 5) Remember to keep head straight in a neutral position throughout movement. Shoulders should be stabilized by squeezing shoulder blades together slightly - only the elbow joint should be moving. Also, do not restrict the amount or weight you can lift using 'supoer-strict' form. Let your body move naturally, but don't swing the weight up.