Barbell Drag Curl

Target muscle

Biceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment

Barbell

Body part

Upper arms

How to do the barbell drag curl

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
2. Let the barbell hang at arm's length in front of your thighs.
3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell up towards your chest by contracting your biceps.
4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the biceps. The forearms work as secondary muscles. See all biceps exercises or every barbell exercise.