Weighted Plate Standing Biceps Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Standing Biceps Curl with Plate
How to: Weighted Plate Standing Biceps Curl
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight plate with both hands at chest height.
- Slowly curl the weight plate towards your chest while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then lower the weight plate back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting elbows flare out.
- Using momentum rather than muscle strength.
- Not fully extending arms at the bottom of the curl.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter weights to maintain control.
- Use a resistance band for added support if weights are too heavy.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your torso.
- Avoid swinging your body to lift the weights.
- Focus on squeezing your biceps at the top of the movement.
Weighted Plate Standing Biceps Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
forearms
strength
weightlifting
isolation
upper arms