Close Grip Barbell Curl
Grasp a suitably weighted barbell with an underarm grip 10 -14 inches apart, placing your thumbs over the top of the bar for a strong grip. Make sure you use collars, as initially you may find the bar will swing side to side, until you have the bar balanced correctly.
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Lift the bar from the floor in a safe manner, (bent knee - straight back), aiming to stand with your feet shoulder width apart, back straight, shoulders pulled back with both elbows tucked by your sides.
In a controlled motion, lift the bar up towards your chest, you may find the size of your forearms / biceps may restrict your range of movement, however focus on lifting the bar upwards as far as possible without leaning back or swinging the bar.
Keep your elbows tucked by your sides, and your abdominals tight throughout the lift.
The level of difficulty for any weight lifting exercise, has a great emphasis on the amount of weight about to be lifted. Always aim to start with a light weight, adapting good technique prior to increasing the weight.