Best Biceps Workouts With Barbells For Men
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Barbells are versatile tools essential for efficient strength training, particularly in muscle groups like the biceps.
They enable progressive loading, allowing individuals to adapt and increase resistance safely over time, making them ideal for muscle enhancement and hypertrophy.
The biceps, located on the frontal aspect of the upper arm, are instrumental in elbow flexion and pulling motions, benefiting greatly from targeted exercises like variations of barbell curls.
While recommended workout adjustments are made for an average male (5’10", 180 lbs, 35 years old), individual strength and endurance vary widely, emphasizing personalized weight selection.
Incorporating techniques that emphasize the long head of the biceps ensures balanced muscular development and joint support, contributing to overall functional strength.
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1. Barbell Curl
SETS LOGGED5,529,638Biceps Strength96 mScoreBiceps
BarbellsThe Barbell Curl is a great exercise that targets your biceps by isolating the muscle. Using a barbell helps keep your movements stable so you can focus on building strength without losing balance.
How to do it
The Barbell Curl is a great exercise that targets your biceps by isolating the muscle. Using a barbell helps keep your movements stable so you can focus on building strength without losing balance.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps40lbs28reps40lbs38reps40lbs2. Reverse Barbell Curl
SETS LOGGED2,203,913Biceps Strength89 mScoreBicepsBarbellsThe Reverse Barbell Curl is a bicep exercise that focuses on grip strength and functional strength. By using a barbell with a reverse grip, you can stabilize the movement better, allowing for more effective bicep training.
How to do it
The Reverse Barbell Curl is a bicep exercise that focuses on grip strength and functional strength. By using a barbell with a reverse grip, you can stabilize the movement better, allowing for more effective bicep training.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps40lbs28reps40lbs38reps40lbs3. Barbell Bicep Drag Curl
SETS LOGGED1,003,713Biceps Strength86 mScoreBicepsBarbellsThe Barbell Bicep Drag Curl is an effective bicep exercise that uses a barbell for added stability. This variation allows for consistent tension on the biceps, helping to build muscle more effectively.
How to do it
The Barbell Bicep Drag Curl is an effective bicep exercise that uses a barbell for added stability. This variation allows for consistent tension on the biceps, helping to build muscle more effectively.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps40lbs28reps40lbs38reps40lbs4. Wide Grip Barbell Curl
SETS LOGGED277,624Biceps Strength87 mScoreBicepsBarbellsThe Wide Grip Barbell Curl is an exercise that primarily works the biceps. By using a barbell with a wider grip, you can enhance the focus on the biceps and ensure better stability during the movement.
How to do it
The Wide Grip Barbell Curl is an exercise that primarily works the biceps. By using a barbell with a wider grip, you can enhance the focus on the biceps and ensure better stability during the movement.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps40lbs28reps40lbs38reps40lbs5. Barbell Pause Curl
SETS LOGGED73,761Biceps Strength68 mScoreBicepsBarbellsThe Barbell Pause Curl is a bicep exercise that includes a pause at the top of the movement. This pause helps to increase muscle engagement and control, promoting muscle growth and strength.
How to do it
The Barbell Pause Curl is a bicep exercise that includes a pause at the top of the movement. This pause helps to increase muscle engagement and control, promoting muscle growth and strength.
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