Barbell Bicep Curl in standing position
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The bicep curl with barbell is a workout for increasing the brachii of biceps The Biceps Brachii is jointed to the bone of forearm, the radius. It begins from the scapula, which is located in two places. The biceps are basically combination of two muscles. One is the short head muscle and the other long head. It is the bicep on which takes care of the flexion of the elbow. Thus, every arm curl workouts are designed to build up and make the biceps stronger.

Bicep curls with Barbell and dumbbell are the most popular workouts. Some other deviations of this workout are French curl, preacher curl, hammer curl. Some other varieties with the use of cables, manual resistance, barbells and dumbbells are also followed. .

Starting position suggests, stand straight with the arms downwards. Knees should be slightly bent keeping abdominal muscles firm and shoulders back. Always be cautious to position the elbows on the sides of your body as you contract the biceps or your elbow or curl the bar towards the chest.

In the Barbell Side Split Squat, keep a bar on the back of shoulders and hold it from both sides. While standing, place your feet wide apart. The foot of the right leg a little stretched out on sides. The lower body on the side of extended foot by bending knee and hip of lead leg and holding opposite leg only slightly bent. Now, return to starting position by standing, extending hip and knee of lead leg.

There is some caution to be followed for perfect results. Keep upper body erect and knee of the leading leg in the similar direction of foot. Bendable hip adductors and powerful legs facilitate complete range of motion. A wider posture stresses gluteus maximus, which is a slightly restricted, and posture stresses Quadriceps. Do not keep feet too close or too far.

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