Bicep Curl (Band)

How to do it

1. Stand on the middle of the band, feet about shoulder width, a handle in each hand.
2. Turn your palms forward and let your arms hang by your sides.
3. Curl your hands up toward your shoulders without moving your elbows.
4. Lower under control until your arms are nearly straight.

Key cues

• Feet on the middle of the band
• Palms face forward
• Elbows pinned to your sides
• Slow on the way down

Common mistakes

• Swinging your body to get the band up
• Letting your elbows drift forward
• Dropping the handles instead of lowering them

Muscles worked

Primary

Biceps

Equipment

Resistance band with handles.

Variations

• Bicep Curl (Machine)

  Machine · Biceps · Isolation

• Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)

  Dumbbell · Biceps · Isolation

• Bicep Curl (Barbell)

  Barbell · Biceps · Isolation

• Bicep Curl (Cable)

  Cable · Biceps · Isolation

References

1. Healthline: How to Use Resistance Bands
2. BarBend: Upper Body Resistance Band Workout