Spider Curl

The Spider Curl primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), with secondary activation of the Brachialis and stabilizer support from the Pectoralis Major (Sternal). It is a barbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Prone incline barbell curl with chest against pad providing strict isolation.

EquipmentBarbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
SecondaryBrachialis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp barbell with overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Execution: Contract target muscles to move through full range of flexion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head).

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