Exercise

Lying High Bench Barbell Curl

Also known as: prone bench barbell curl, chest supported high bench curl, high bench prone curl

Lying High Bench Barbell Curl — position 1Lying High Bench Barbell Curl — position 2

Lying High Bench Barbell Curl is a isolation exercise for the biceps. Main target: biceps short head. Also works: forearm flexors. Equipment: barbell.

EquipmentBarbell
TypeIsolation
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Lie face forward on a tall flat bench while holding a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing up). Tip: If you are holding a barbell grab it using a shoulder-width grip and if you are using an E-Z Bar grab it on the inner handles. Your upper body should be positioned in a way that the upper chest is over the end of the bench and the barbell is hanging in front of you with the arms extended and perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
  2. While keeping the elbows in and the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up in a semi-circular motion as you contract the biceps and exhale. Hold at the top of the movement for a second.
  3. As you inhale, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: Maintain full control of the weight at all times and avoid any swinging. Remember, only the forearms should move throughout the movement.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Alternatives with other equipment

Concentration Curls
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Cable Preacher Curl
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Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl
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Machine Bicep Curl
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Arm Blaster Curl
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Band Overhead Biceps Curl
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