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Barbell curls


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Posted by: ALBOB

It's been years since I've done barbell curls, only DB curls. Now I'm in need of a change. What difference will I see between a close grip and a wide grip on the bar?


Posted by: kenwood

cg will prolly work outer bi's and wg will prolly work inner....some...wait for p-funk's or cowpimps reply


Posted by: Rocky_B

I almost prefer barbell curls at times for biceps. I find if you take a semi-wide grip and tuck your elbows in, you can isolate it well, and really get a good pump.


Posted by: gopro

A close grip will simply recruit the outer bicep head to a greater degree and vice versa.


Posted by: dougnukem

That, and I feel a closer grip puts more strain on your wrist. Just my .02 worth.


Posted by: mrmark

Quote:
Originally Posted by gopro
A close grip will simply recruit the outer bicep head to a greater degree and vice versa.
Is it true that by doing different angles of bicep curl works the different parts of the bicep?

I ask this because I posted a thread the other day regarding declined bench press and a lot of people said it doesnt matter what angle you, it hits the chest regardless.


Posted by: gopro

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmark
Is it true that by doing different angles of bicep curl works the different parts of the bicep?

I ask this because I posted a thread the other day regarding declined bench press and a lot of people said it doesnt matter what angle you, it hits the chest regardless.
Barbell curls hits the entire muscle regardless, but where you take your grip will force a different recruitment pattern as well as one head of the muscle to be more strongly affected.

The same goes for decline press vs incline press...the entire chest is hit, but more emphasis can be placed on the upper or lower chest.

When you do lat pulldowns, a wide overhand grip will recruit the back musculature differently than a close or underhand grip.

Yes, body positioning, angle of push/pull, and grip will affect the muscles differently.

There are those on here that will argue, which is their right, but after almost 20 years in this game, and training probably about 1000 people, I am sure of my "theory."


Posted by: CowPimp

When you take a closer grip on the bar, generally your shoulders are extended further back giving the long head of your bicep a greater stretch and shifting some of the emphasis that way. Incline DB curls are a great way to achieve a similar thing.

With a wider grip you naturally tend to flex your shoulders up, which causes additional slack in the long head of the bicep and screws up the length-tension relationship. Therefore, the short head gets a little additional emphasis. Preacher curls are a great way to achieve this result.


Posted by: gopro

Quote:
Originally Posted by CowPimp
When you take a closer grip on the bar, generally your shoulders are extended further back giving the long head of your bicep a greater stretch and shifting some of the emphasis that way. Incline DB curls are a great way to achieve a similar thing.

With a wider grip you naturally tend to flex your shoulders up, which causes additional slack in the long head of the bicep and screws up the length-tension relationship. Therefore, the short head gets a little additional emphasis. Preacher curls are a great way to achieve this result.
Good post.


Posted by: ALBOB

Quote:
Originally Posted by gopro
The same goes for decline press vs incline press...the entire chest is hit, but more emphasis can be placed on the upper or lower chest.
** GASP **

Did you just say you can isolate your upper pecs?!?!?


BLASPHEMER! Where's The Chicken Daddy when you need him?


Posted by: gopro

Quote:
Originally Posted by ALBOB
** GASP **

Did you just say you can isolate your upper pecs?!?!?


BLASPHEMER! Where's The Chicken Daddy when you need him?
Not isolate my friend...emphasize!

Now stop trying to start trouble and go to your room and behave!


Posted by: ALBOB

Quote:
Originally Posted by gopro
Not isolate my friend...emphasize!

Now stop trying to start trouble and go to your room and behave!
That'd be a first.



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