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Straight Bar Biceps Curls

Purpose of this exercise: TO DEVELOP STRENGTH IN THE BICEPS

This exercise is the most popular of the biceps exercises.

Video Clip

	A Denver Broncos player steps you through the correct way to do the Barbell Curls.
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Technique

1.	Stand erect with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent.
2.	Position a barbell in the hands with the arms hanging straight down and the palms facing forward with a shoulder width grip.
3.	Slowly curl the barbell upwards to shoulder level while maintaining constant tension in the biceps.
4.	Slowly lower the barbell until the arms are hanging down in a fully extended position.

CAUTIONS!!

•To avoid injury, do not arch your back.
•If lifting heavy weights, use a weight belt.
•If your forearms get sore after a few weeks, you are probably straining the muscles and need to switch to an EZ bar.

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