Bodyweight Standing Biceps Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 3.8
- Alternate Names
- Bodyweight Biceps Curl
How to: Bodyweight Standing Biceps Curl
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides.
- Curl your arms up towards your shoulders by bending at the elbows.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides and do not move them.
- Return to the starting position by slowly lowering your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flare out.
- Using momentum rather than muscle to lift.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
- Use a lighter resistance or perform a partial curl if you are unable to complete a full range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your biceps at the top of the curl.
- Avoid swinging your body to lift the weight.
Bodyweight Standing Biceps Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
upper arms
strength
bodyweight
isolation
beginner