Drag curl

Barbell, underhand grip

Also called drag curls

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Hold a barbell with an underhand grip close to the body. Drag the bar up the torso by bending the elbows and keeping them back.

  1. Bar drags up the torso
  2. Elbows travel back, not forward
  3. Lower under control

Movement

Pattern
Elbow flexion
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Barbell

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

Ratings

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  • Muscle growth higher is better2.0

    Below average; better options exist for every goal. 1 source.