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Barbell bicep curls

	Barbell curls - the barbell curl is a must if you wish to develop the bicep muscles. You must keep good posture throughout
	What you need for Barbell curls : A barbell A weight-lifting belt

how to do it

Grasp a barbell with your palms facing forward. In this position your elbows should brush your sides

Contracting your biceps slowly curl the bar to a position just in front of your chest

For a count of three slowly lower the bar back to the start position. This is one repetition

Repeat for desired reps. i.e. 6-8 strength, 8-12 for building muscle, 12-15 for endurance and tone

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