Lying High Bench Barbell Curl
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Lying High Bench Barbell Curl
- Lie face forward on a tall flat bench while holding a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing up). Tip: If you are holding a barbell grab it using a shoulder-width grip and if you are using an E-Z Bar grab it on the inner handles. Your upper body should be positioned in a way that the upper chest is over the end of the bench and the barbell is hanging in front of you with the arms extended and perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
- While keeping the elbows in and the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up in a semi-circular motion as you contract the biceps and exhale. Hold at the top of the movement for a second.
- As you inhale, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: Maintain full control of the weight at all times and avoid any swinging. Remember, only the forearms should move throughout the movement.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Lying High Bench Barbell Curl
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Lying Cable Curl
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Seated Close-Grip Concentration Barbell Curl
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Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley
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Lying Supine Dumbbell Curl
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Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Curl Over Incline Bench
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Barbell Curl
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Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
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Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
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Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl
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High Cable Curls
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do lying high bench barbell curl work?
Lying High Bench Barbell Curl primarily works the biceps.
What equipment do I need for lying high bench barbell curl?
Lying High Bench Barbell Curl uses barbell.
Lying High Bench Barbell Curl: is it suitable for beginners?
Lying High Bench Barbell Curl is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of lying high bench barbell curl?
Lying Cable Curl, Seated Close-Grip Concentration Barbell Curl, Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my lying high bench barbell curl reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; lying high bench barbell curl can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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