Strength

Half Barbell Curl

The Half Barbell Curl targets and strengthens the biceps and forearms. It involves lifting a barbell with the top-half motion of a traditional curl, enhancing overall arm strength.

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Half Barbell Curl instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand up straight with a barbell in your hands at arm's length, hands positioned shoulder-width apart.

Your elbows should stay close to your torso at all times.

Without moving your upper arms, curl the weights while contracting your biceps.

Continue to raise the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.

Slowly return the barbell back to the starting position as you breathe in and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Stand up straight with a barbell in your hands at arm's length, hands positioned shoulder-width apart.

Your elbows should stay close to your torso at all times.

Without moving your upper arms, curl the weights while contracting your biceps.

Continue to raise the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.

Slowly return the barbell back to the starting position as you breathe in and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Equipment needed

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Barbell

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Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

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Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

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