Ah the bicep curl… An oldie, but a goodie!
There’s a reason this exercise remains a classic. Not only is it super easy to do, but it has many functional applications.
Think about it.
How often do we do a bicep curl motion throughout the day?
- Lifting a plate of dishes up to go into the cupboard
- Picking up a load of laundry
- Picking up a delivery box from the front doorstep
- Picking up a child or animal
So, as you can see, having strong biceps is very important!
A bicep curl focuses on strengthening the lowest, or most distal, part of the biceps in the front of the upper arm.
You can do a bicep curl with a free weight or a resistance band at home. Today, we’ll be demonstrating how to practice this with a resistance band. You can use a band such as the ShoulderFit Resistance Exerciser.
Keep in mind that you can practice a bicep curl with both arms simultaneously, or with one arm at a time.
Step 1: Starting Position:
- You can practice this in standing or sitting.
- Anchor one end of the band under your foot and hold the other end in one or both hands.
- Stand nice and tall with the palm of the working arm/s facing forward by your side.
- As mentioned above, you can practice this one arm at a time or with both arms simultaneously.
Step 2: Bicep Curl:
- Bend the elbow and move the palm up towards the ceiling, then continue towards your upper arm.
- Make sure the upper arm remains secure by your side.
- Avoid allowing the shoulder/s to hike.
- Repeat 10-15x for 2-3 sets.
That’s all there is to it!
