Exercises / Upper arms / Barbell Drag Curl

Barbell Drag Curl

Barbell Drag Curl: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Body partupper arms
Primary muscles
biceps, forearms
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  2. Let the barbell hang at arm's length in front of your thighs.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell up towards your chest by contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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