Wide-Grip Barbell Curl: how to do it and form tips

A barbell curl with hands wider than shoulder width, biasing the short head of the biceps for a thicker peak.

Form tips

1. Hands ~6 inches wider than shoulders, palms up.
2. Keep elbows tucked and pinned to your sides — no swinging.
3. Squeeze the biceps hard at the top before lowering slowly.

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