New Research Shows the Curl Is King for Bigger Biceps – and Why Compound Lifts Alone Won't Cut It

After 8 weeks of training, the curls led to muscle growth of roughly 5% in the upper biceps and 11% in the lower biceps. The ...
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Bicep curls look easy — but this common mistake can hurt your back

Bicep curls do a great job at isolating the muscle in the front upper arm. Everybody’s done a bicep curl — it’s one of those staple moves you see people doing in every gym. Although the exercise is ...

Incline curls vs preacher curls: which is best for bigger biceps?

The incline curl and preacher curl both led to growth in proximal elbow flexor thickness (that's the upper portion of the ...

The Zottman Curl Blows Up Your Biceps and Forearms

The Zottman curl isn't some hyper-technical, new-age innovation, either. The exercise has been around since the 19th century, when old-time strongman George Zottman developed it to target the biceps, ...
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Hammer Curls vs. Bicep Curls: Which Exercise Will Tone Your Arms Faster?

The majority of us know what bicep curls are and have done them at some point in our fitness journey. If you’ve ever grabbed a pair of dumbbells and been told to “just do curls,” you might’ve never ...
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5 exercises that are better than bicep curls to add inches to your arms

If there’s an exercise that dominates the gym floor when it comes to building bulging biceps, it’s the bicep curl and, rightly so. Not only is it incredibly effective, hitting the biceps brachii ...
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7 Bicep Curl Variations That'll Spice Up Arm Day

If your arm day consists of bicep curls on bicep curls, it might be time to switch things up and throw some bicep curl variations into the mix. Doing slightly different takes on the staple exercise ...
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‘I’m a Barry’s Instructor, and This Is How To Get a Perfect Bicep Curl Every Time’

Two Barry's instructors weigh in on how to do a bicep curl properly so you can get the most out of the move every time. Picking up a pair of weights can be a daunting task. It can be tricky to know ...
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We asked a personal trainer to rank 5 arm exercises from worst to best — and bicep curls came dead last

Personal trainer Chrissy Signore ranked 5 arm exercises based on how effectively they build strength. She said that some arm exercises are less efficient and more prone to injury. Bicep curls are one ...
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Bored of bicep curls? Try this 20-minute dancer arm workout instead

DanceBody founder and CEO Katia Pryce leads us through a dancer arm workout that will sculpt your upper body (and spike your heart rate) in 20 minutes flat. When you think of a dance workout, “arms” ...
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How to reduce arm fat: 5 easy dumbbell exercises that can be done at home

Targeting arm toning is a common fitness goal, especially during summer. This article suggests incorporating dumbbell exercises into your routine to build muscle and reduce arm fat. It outlines five ...