How to Do the Drag Curl

Intermediate · Barbell · Targets Biceps, Forearms

Drag Curl demonstration
💪 Biceps, Forearms🏋️ Barbell📊 Intermediate🏷️ Strength

How to perform it

  1. Grab a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing forward) and get your elbows close to your torso and back. This will be your starting position.
  2. As you exhale, curl the bar up while keeping the elbows to the back as you "Drag" the bar up by keeping it in contact with your torso. Tip: As you can see, you will not be keeping the elbows pinned to your sides, but instead you will be bringing them back. Also, do not lift your shoulders.
  3. Slowly go back to the starting position as you keep the bar in contact with the torso at all times.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

The Drag Curl primarily targets your Biceps, with support from your Forearms. You'll need barbell.

Make it count toward your goal

Random sets rarely move the needle. In NYUS, the Drag Curl slots into a plan built for your goal — sets, reps and progression auto-suggested, logged in two taps, and folded into a weekly review that adapts what comes next.