Barbell Bicep Curl - Phase 2

Barbell Bicep Curl - Phase 2 - Day 4 - Strength. This exercise is a popular and fundamental exercise for the biceps. This video demonstrates the wide grip barbell bicep curl variation. You may also want to examine the close grip version to promote equal development of the inner and outer head of the biceps. In the wide grip variation shown here, the elbows are back a bit more, but still close to the sides of the body keeping tension in the biceps at all time. Gravity still be pulls on the bar at the top of the movement creating constant tension. Ensure you maintain good posture throughout with your chest & chin up & pull in your belly button in order to activate & brace your core. Also squeeze at the top of the movement & ensure that you lower the weight in a slow & controlled fashion. Do not swing your body & use momentum to get the weight up as this could potentially hurt your lower back & put stress on the hips, whilst taking tension away from the biceps. Aim at increasing the amount of weight used each week with a working set of about 12 reps. Nick Jones - World Bodybuilding Champion & Joe Grima - IFBB Bodybuilding Champion