Straight Barbell Curls (narrow grip)
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Narrow-grip straight-bar curl that works the short head, long head, brachialis and brachioradialis as primary muscles.
Detail
Performed with a straight barbell at a narrow grip. The source notes it is better to use a straight bar (as opposed to an EZ-curl bar) because it places more emphasis on the biceps. The bar should be gripped at "carrying angle" width. This exercise is distinct from the standing barbell curl entry and is grouped with the seated/incline curls.
Key facts
- Primary Muscles: Short Head, Long Head, Brachialis, Brachioradialis.
- Secondary Muscles: none listed.
- Straight bar emphasises the biceps more than an EZ-curl bar.
Connections
- Biceps Brachii — short and long heads.
- Brachialis / Brachioradialis — listed as primary here.
- Carrying Angle of the Elbow — grip the bar at carrying-angle width.
- Momentum as an Injury Risk — avoid body swing (see cheat system).
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