bar standing curls
ID: 1007
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- Exercise Type:
- Upper Pull
- Contraindications:
- Shoulder Issues/Mobility, Wrist Problems
- Equipment:
- Bar
- Applicability:
- Group&Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Lead the movement with elbows driving straight down, not flaring back.
- 2. A thumbless grip can help better feel lat engagement over bicep dominance.
- 3. Avoid compensation patterns; if form breaks, address the limiting factor.
Regression:
Cable lat pulldown in the same movement path before transferring the pattern to bodyweight.
Progression:
Progress to a muscle-up or transition pull to a higher-level gymnastic skill.
Common Problems:
Grip fatigue limiting the set — use chalk or straps so lat strength, not grip, is the limiting factor.