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biceps·pull

Drag curl

Barbell curl with elbows drawn back, dragging the bar up the torso.

Real movement reference — Free Exercise DB (CC0).

Highlighted: primary muscle (bright), supporting muscles (light).

Difficulty

3/5

barbell

Secondary muscles

forearms
traps

Form cues

1Elbows pull back as bar rises
2Bar stays close to body
3Stop when biceps fully shortened

Common mistakes

Elbows drifting forward
Lower-back hyperextension

Contraindications

Skip or modify this move if you have:

shoulder injury

Drag curl · Volya