Lever Bicep Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachialis
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Machine Bicep Curl
How to: Lever Bicep Curl
- Adjust the seat height so that your arms are fully extended to grasp the handles.
- Keep your back straight against the machine pad.
- Curl the handles towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting the elbows away from the body.
- Using momentum instead of muscle to lift the weight.
- Overextending at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to maintain proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated to minimize strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your torso during the curl.
- Avoid swinging the weights; focus on controlled movement.
Lever Bicep Curl Alternatives
Dumbbell Biceps Curl (with arm blaster)
Body Part: Upper Arms
Dumbbell Hammer Curls (with arm blaster)
Body Part: Forearms
Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (with arm blaster)
Body Part: Upper Arms
EZ-bar Biceps Curl (with arm blaster)
Body Part: Upper Arms
Lever Preacher Curl (plate loaded)
Body Part: Upper Arms
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
machine
curl
bicep curl