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Drag Curl
bicepsstrength
Target Muscles
Primary: biceps
Secondary: forearms
Equipment Needed
barbell
Mechanics
compound
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1
Grab a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing forward) and get your elbows close to your torso and back. This will be your starting position.
2
As you exhale, curl the bar up while keeping the elbows to the back as you "Drag" the bar up by keeping it in contact with your torso. Tip: As you can see, you will not be keeping the elbows pinned to your sides, but instead you will be bringing them back. Also, do not lift your shoulders.
3
Slowly go back to the starting position as you keep the bar in contact with the torso at all times.
4
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.