1. Understanding Drag Curls
Drag curls are one way that bodybuilders work on building up the muscles in their arms and chest. However, the weight is not the focus of this exercise. Technique and style are what produce the most results when doing drag curls. Drag curls can be done effectively by male or female and are often used as a warm-up exercise for serious body builders.
2. Drag Curl Technique
Technique is very important because it is what produces the results. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder width apart. Hold the bar in both hands at the waist. Slowly, drag the bar up the length of the body until it is under the chin. Hold it under the chin for a few seconds, then drop it back down to the starting position. Do not do the drag curls too fast. Drag the bar slowly so that it tones and conditions the muscles as you drag.
3. Injury Prevention
Serious injury can occur if you do not perform the drag curls correctly. Using a bar that is too heavy may tear or damage the bicep muscles in the arm, and it can cause unwanted stress on the muscles in the chest. Men should use a bar that is around 45 pounds and women should use a bar that is around 25 pounds. It is okay to start with a lighter bar and work your way up to heavier bar over time. Breathe deeply and slowly as you do the drag curls. Stretch your muscles before and after performing the drag curls.
4. Gear for Drag Curls
A bar with or without weights on the end is the only piece of exercise equipment that you will need to do drag curls. Some weight lifters prefer to wear fingerless gloves while they are doing drag curls. This prevents the bar from slipping in the hands if the hands become sweaty. Many people like to do drag curls in front of a mirror so that they can watch their form and technique as they do the exercise.
5. Drag Curl Training
Serious bodybuilders usually do drag curls on a daily basis. It is a nice way to warm up for more heavy training and it a great exercise to tone, train and shape the biceps. As one continues to do drag curls on a daily basis, it will become easier and easier. Increasing the weight of the bar will not increase the muscles, however, increasing your weight may help increase your form. Remember, it is the form that produces the results with drag curls, not the amount of weight you drag curl.
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