How to Do Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the barbell curls lying against an incline.
| Main muscles | Biceps |
| Also works | — |
| Equipment | Barbell |
| Level | Beginner |
| Type | Strength |
How to do it
- Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position.
- While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Do not swing the arms.
- After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you go all of the way down.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
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