Drag Curl
The Drag Curl is a compound strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the biceps, with the forearms working as a secondary muscle. Suitable for intermediate lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
intermediateMechanic
compoundEquipment
barbellCategory
strength
Instructions
- Stand holding a barbell with an underhand grip at arm's length in front of your thighs.
- Instead of curling the weight forward, drag the bar up along your body by pulling your elbows back.
- Keep the bar in contact with your torso as it travels up to chest level.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top, then lower the bar back down the same path.
- This variation emphasizes the long head of the biceps.