Moves/bar standing curls

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. 1. Lead the movement with elbows driving straight down, not flaring back.
  2. 2. A thumbless grip can help better feel lat engagement over bicep dominance.
  3. 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.