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60 Minutes Advanced Biceps Workout with Barbell

A 60 minutes strength workout targeting your biceps using barbell equipment. 4 exercises, 17 total sets, designed for advanced lifters.

60 Minutes

Duration

17

Total Sets

3-6 reps

Rep Range

~893

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
EZ-Bar Curl
5 sets x 3-5 reps|Rest: 3-5 minutes
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Grip the angled portions of the EZ-bar with an underhand grip.
  • Stand tall with elbows pinned to your sides.
  • Curl the bar up by contracting your biceps.
2
Barbell Reverse Curl
4 sets x 5-8 reps|Rest: 3-5 minutes
intermediate

Grip a barbell with a shoulder-width overhand (pronated) grip, arms fully extended.

Form cues
  • Grip a barbell with a shoulder-width overhand (pronated) grip, arms fully extended.
  • Curl the bar up by bending at the elbows — keep your wrists straight and locked.
  • Squeeze at the top, then lower slowly for a controlled three-count eccentric.
3
Preacher Curl
4 sets x 5-8 reps|Rest: 3-5 minutes
beginner

Sit at the preacher bench with your upper arms flat against the pad.

Form cues
  • Sit at the preacher bench with your upper arms flat against the pad.
  • Grip the bar or dumbbells with an underhand grip.
  • Curl the weight up to shoulder level without lifting your arms off the pad.
4
Spider Curl
4 sets x 5-8 reps|Rest: 3-5 minutes
intermediate

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Lie face down on an incline bench (45-60 degrees).
  • Let your arms hang straight down, holding dumbbells or a barbell.
  • Curl the weight up by contracting your biceps.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of strength training. Center your program around the big compound lifts: squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press. Use heavy loads (80-95% 1RM) with low reps and full recovery between sets. Periodize intensity — not every session should be a max effort.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 3-6 repsheavy enough for maximal force production
  • Rest Periods: 3-5 minutesfull recovery between heavy sets
  • Sets Per Exercise: 4-6 sets — optimized for strength

Biceps Training Tips

  • *Vary your grip width and angle — supinated, neutral, and pronated grips each emphasize different portions of the biceps and brachialis.
  • *Incline curls stretch the long head more than standing curls, producing a fuller peak.
  • *Keep elbows pinned to your sides — swinging reduces bicep activation.

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