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 Posture PT Resistance Exerciser, which is what we’ll be doing today. With a band, such as the Posture PT Resistance Exerciser, you could anchor it to your door hinge with a door anchor or could also use your foot to stabilize the band. For this week, we’ll demonstrate without the use of a door anchor.
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 the band by standing on the center of it with one or both feet.
- Hold the ends of the band in your hands.
- Stand nice and tall with your arms by your sides. Palms facing forward.
Step 2: Bicep Curl:
- Bend the elbows as you move your hands up towards you.
- Make sure the upper arms remain secure by your sides.
- Avoid allowing the shoulders to hike near the ears.
- Repeat 10-15x for 2-3 sets.
Very simple!
This a very easy, but great, exercise to add to your routine, so make sure to give it a try!
