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Barbell

Although providing less mobility than dumb-bell moves, barbell exercises put less focus on co-ordination. To maximise the barbell's potential for building sheer mass you should mix up the width grips you use

 
 
STANDING BARBELL CURL: SUPINATED GRIP
(Biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis) - Stand with a barbell at arm's length in front of your thighs, palms facing forward.

 
Slowly curl the bar up to shoulder level. Keep your upper arms at your sides, squeeze as you reach the top, then slowly lower without locking out the elbows to ensure constant tension. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.

 
 
BARBELL PREACHER CURL: SUPINATED GRIP (Biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis) - Position the seat so your armpits are just above the pad. Hold the barbell in a slightly wider than shoulder width grip, palms facing up.

 
Curl up in a semicircle, stopping just short of the top to maintain constant tension, lower back down slowly.

 
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Barbell

Although providing less mobility than dumb-bell moves, barbell exercises put less focus on co-ordination.
 

Dumb-bells

To fully develop the biceps, it's best to supinate your hands as you do various permutations of dumb-bell curls.
 

Cable

Unlike free weights where resistance is governed by gravity, cables allow resistance to come from a variety of directions.
 

Barbell II

While it doesn't allow for a great range of motion, the barbell is a must for moving the greatest amount of weight possible
 

Cable II

The cable provides constant tension on the muscle while reducing the stress placed on the joints
 
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