Standing Barbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Barbell

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Standing Barbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Wide-Grip Barbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Barbell

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Wide-Grip Barbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Close-Grip Barbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Barbell

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Close-Grip Barbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
EZ-Bar Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for EZ-Bar Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Reverse-Grip Barbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Barbell

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Reverse-Grip Barbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Barbell Drag Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Barbell

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Barbell Drag Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Strict Curl (Back Against Wall)

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Strict Curl (Back Against Wall) with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Standing Dumbbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Dumbbells

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Standing Dumbbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Alternating Dumbbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Dumbbells

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Alternating Dumbbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Seated Dumbbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Dumbbells

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Seated Dumbbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Incline Dumbbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Dumbbells

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Incline Dumbbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Hammer Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Hammer Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Cross-Body Hammer Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Cross-Body Hammer Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Zottman Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Zottman Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Supinating Dumbbell Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Dumbbells

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Supinating Dumbbell Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Barbell Preacher Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Barbell

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Barbell Preacher Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for EZ-Bar Preacher Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Dumbbells

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Dumbbell Preacher Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Single-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Dumbbells

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Single-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Machine Preacher Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Machine

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Machine Preacher Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Spider Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Spider Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Standing Cable Curl (Straight Bar)

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Cable machine

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Standing Cable Curl (Straight Bar) with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Rope Cable Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Cable machine

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Rope Cable Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Single-Arm Cable Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Cable machine

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Single-Arm Cable Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
High Cable Curl (Double Arm)

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Cable machine

How to Perform

  1. Set up for High Cable Curl (Double Arm) with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Single-Arm High Cable Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Cable machine

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Single-Arm High Cable Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Seated Concentration Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Seated Concentration Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.
Standing Concentration Curl

Primary Muscle: Biceps brachii

Secondary Muscles: Brachialis, forearms

Equipment: Bodyweight or listed equipment

How to Perform

  1. Set up for Standing Concentration Curl with a stable base, braced core, and aligned joints.
  2. Move through the working phase under control, directing tension to the biceps brachii.
  3. Pause briefly at the end range without bouncing or losing position.
  4. Return to the start along the same path, keeping tempo smooth and repeat for target reps.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and hypertrophy in the biceps brachii.
  • Engages the brachialis, forearms for balanced development and stability.
  • Improves joint control, movement efficiency, and training consistency.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control - slow the eccentric and stay braced.
  • Cutting range of motion - work through a comfortable full range for better stimulus.
  • Letting joints misalign - keep neutral wrists, stacked elbows/shoulders, and stable posture.