Biceps exercises

Band Biceps Curl

Also known as: Curl biceps avec élastique · Κάμψεις δικεφάλων με λάστιχο · band curl · resistance band curl

Primary
Biceps
Type
Isolation
Suggested rest
45 s

How to do the Band Biceps Curl

  1. Stand on the middle of the band with both feet and grab the ends with palms up.

  2. Keep your elbows close to your sides.

  3. Curl your hands up toward your shoulders.

  4. Lower slowly, controlling the band's resistance.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth2–410–1545 s
Muscular endurance2–315–2545 s

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add a rep or a harder variation next session.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Biceps

Secondary

Forearms

The biceps bend the elbow and turn the palm up. Curls with different grips and arm angles hit the long head, short head and brachialis.

Alternatives

Same muscles, similar movement: swap in one of these if the Band Biceps Curl doesn’t suit your gym or your joints.

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