Barbell Curls

Free Weights: Yes Weight Machine: No

Barbell curls, a pull type popular exercise that targets biceps, however to some extent you can also develop and train forearm muscles.


  • Stand straight and grip the bar with your palm so that the bar is parallel to your thighs and your arms are straight.

  • Now inhale and hold your breath and slowly lift the bar until your forearms are vertically straight.

  • Exhale  and bring down to your arms to the starting position. Keep your body straight and motionless during the exercise.