Cross Body Hammer Curls: Form and Programming | Complete Nutrition Bicep exercises Cross Body Hammer Curls The cross body hammer curl is a dumbbell hammer curl performed by curling the weight across the body toward the opposite shoulder. The cross...
Hammer Curls: Form, Muscles and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Bicep exercises Hammer Curls The hammer curl is a neutral grip dumbbell curl that biases the brachialis and brachioradialis more than supinated curls. The neutral hammer grip is wrist friendly...
Incline Dumbbell Curls: Form and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Bicep exercises Incline Dumbbell Curls The incline dumbbell curl is performed lying back on an incline bench with the arms hanging behind the line of the body. The slightly extended...
Standing Dumbbell Curls: Form and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Bicep exercises Standing Dumbbell Curls The standing dumbbell curl is the bilateral standing version of the dumbbell curl. Both dumbbells curl simultaneously from a standing position. The bilateral pattern is...
Seated Dumbbell Curls: Form and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Bicep exercises Seated Dumbbell Curls The seated dumbbell curl is performed sitting on a bench with both arms curling at the same time or alternating. The seated position removes the...
Alternating Dumbbell Curls: Form and Programming | Complete Nutrition Bicep exercises Alternating Dumbbell Curls The alternating dumbbell curl is the most common bicep exercise in any commercial gym. The dumbbells are curled one arm at a time which allows each...
Barbell Concentration Curls: Form and Programming | Complete Nutrition Bicep exercises Barbell Concentration Curls The barbell concentration curl is a seated curl performed with the back of the upper arm braced against the inner thigh. The braced elbow eliminates upper...
Barbell preacher curls are a classic biceps isolation exercise performed using a preacher bench, which supports the upper arms and reduces the ability to use momentum. This setup makes the movement highly effective for strict elbow flexion and direct biceps...
Cheat Curls: Form, Muscles and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Bicep exercises Cheat Curls The cheat curl is a deliberately momentum aided barbell curl that allows heavier loads than strict curls. The controlled hip swing helps overcome the sticking point...