Exercise
Drag Curl
Also known as: barbell drag curl, elbow back curl, bb drag curl
Drag Curl is a compound exercise for the biceps. Main target: biceps long head. Also works: forearm flexors. Equipment: barbell.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Grab a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing forward) and get your elbows close to your torso and back. This will be your starting position.
- As you exhale, curl the bar up while keeping the elbows to the back as you "Drag" the bar up by keeping it in contact with your torso. Tip: As you can see, you will not be keeping the elbows pinned to your sides, but instead you will be bringing them back. Also, do not lift your shoulders.
- Slowly go back to the starting position as you keep the bar in contact with the torso at all times.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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EZ-Bar Curl
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