The Spider Curl is similar in goal to the Concentration Curl, which is a stronger contraction of the biceps by leaning forward for the curl.
For this one, you're going to use a bar instead of a bench to lean against to achieve this strong contraction at the top.
This is the same general concept as a Spider curl (chest supported curl on an incline bench) but done standing and without the bench getting in the way.
Setting the bar at upper chest height means you're not interfering with the action at the elbows and you don't have to work around a bench.
This will require curling in a rack (or use a Smith machine for those who get offended by any use of the rack other than for squatting...the Smith will likely be easier to set up, to be honest).
Leaning forward will change the strength curve of the exercise allowing for a more focused contraction at the top of the curl (it removes most of the stretch, though, so there is a tradeoff).
You don't need much of an angle for this one...10 to 15 degrees is fine.
Essentially, you've got a bar set in the rack against the uprights at upper chest height so that you can lean into it while you're curling.
When doing these, I like to push the dumbbells together on the way up (to increase stability, which I find also improves the contraction) and separate them on the way down.
This version is just another way to accomplish Spider Curls and you may find it more effective and/or easier to set up. Or if the incline bench is being used, this gives you an option.
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