The biceps curl is any of a number of weight training exercises that target the biceps brachii muscle.
Biceps curls can be done using any of the following equipment:
Although the exercises differ, a common factor of each is a 'curling' motion, where a weight (attached to, or used in conjunction with, an item of equipment listed above) is moved through an arc, primarily using the strength of the biceps.
The fullest range of motion is when the elbo...
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The biceps curl is any of a number of weight training exercises that target the biceps brachii muscle.
Biceps curls can be done using any of the following equipment:
Although the exercises differ, a common factor of each is a 'curling' motion, where a weight (attached to, or used in conjunction with, an item of equipment listed above) is moved through an arc, primarily using the strength of the biceps.
The fullest range of motion is when the elbows begin in full extension, in a supine grip. The biceps contract to lift the weight upward through an arc, to a point where further movement is not possible. Some lifters also do partial reps (such as in "21s") focusing on the top of bottom position.
Some think it important that the elbow remain next to the body during this motion to keep stress on the biceps. Others will either bring the elbows forward (to fully shorten the biceps) or bring the elbows back (a "drag curl", to avoid over-active insufficiency and keep parallel forearms) to vary...
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