Bottle Weighted Alternate Biceps Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Bicep Curl
How to: Bottle Weighted Alternate Biceps Curl
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a weighted bottle in each hand.
- Keep your arms down at your sides and your elbows close to your body.
- As you exhale, curl the weights up towards your shoulders.
- Pause at the top of the curl, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle power.
- Letting elbows drift away from the body.
- Overextending at the wrist.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight bottle.
- Perform seated to reduce strain.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your torso.
- Avoid swinging your body for momentum.
- Perform the curls in a controlled manner.
Bottle Weighted Alternate Biceps Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
arms
strength
curl
fitness
weight training