Drag Curl demonstration

Drag Curl

Learn how to do the Drag Curl with proper form, setup, and execution.

This barbell movement primarily targets biceps, including long head, short head.

How to Perform Drag Curl

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight and grab the bar with an underhand grip.

  2. 2

    Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and the bar resting against your thighs.

  3. 3

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Curl the bar upward by dragging it along your body, driving your elbows back as you lift and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the bar back down along the same path and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions