Close Grip Curl (Barbell)

Also known as: Close Grip Curl (Barbell).

A biceps curl with a close grip on a straight barbell.

How to perform this exercise

1. Stand tall with both feet planted and hold a straight barbell underhand with the hands comfortably inside shoulder width. Let the arms hang long beside the torso and keep the wrists aligned with the forearms.
2. Curl the bar upward by bending both elbows while keeping the upper arms near the sides and trunk steady. Lower to the same long-arm start without swinging.