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Dead-Hang Biceps Curl

Intermediate

Dead-Hang Biceps Curl

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Dead-Hang Biceps Curl is a bicep and forearm exercise. It's also a great stretching exercise for your back, arms, shoulders, and abdominal muscles,

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand in front of the preacher's bench with your feet shoulder-width apart. Press your chest down onto the top of the bench, allowing your arms to hang freely over the 90-degree side of the bench. Using a firm grip, grasp the EZ bar.
  • Step 2

    Raise the bar towards your face. Pause and then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Dead-Hang Biceps Curl targets Biceps, Forearms as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Be sure to squeeze your biceps at the top of the lift.
  • Be sure to lower the weight until your arms are fully extended.
  • Keep your back straight throughout the movement. Do not start the movement by arching your back.