How to do barbell curls
This
is the classic biceps exercise. If you
have back problems, you should do this while
standing against a wall. Even if you have
a sound back, pay special attention to keeping
your back straight and elbows close to your
sides.
Here
is how you would perform this exercise.
1.
Grip the barbell with palms facing outward,
shoulder width apart.
2.
Stand with your feet approximately shoulder
width apart.
3.
Begin with the bar resting on the front of your
thighs.
4.
Slowly raise the bar by bending your elbows
toward your shoulders; slowly lower the bar to
the front of your thighs.
5.
Control the downward motion during this
negative phase.
Don'ts
-Rock
back and forth or bend backward in an effort to
get the weight up. If you must do this
you've used too much weight and should lighten
the load.
-Let
your elbows wander up as you lift.
-Curl
the weight all the way up to your shoulders.
Do's
-Keep
your knees slightly bent and your abdomen held
tight; this will protect your back.
-Keep
your elbows tucked in close to your body.
