Biceps

Dumbbell Preacher Curls

Technique Summary

With pad comfortably under your armpit, turn slightly into the arm that you are working out, and place it on the pad.   Lift the dumbbell by contracting your bicep and bending your arm at the elbow. Always keep the tricep flat on the pad. Exhale as you bring the weight up, inhale as you lower it.


 

Barbell Preacher Curls

Technique Summary

Adjust the seat cushion to a level where the pad fits directly under your armpits.  Keep the back of your hand - elbow to armpit - flat on the pad throughout the exercise.  Lift the barbell by flexing your biceps.  Exhale as you bring the weight up, inhale as you bring it down.


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Barbell and EZ-Bar Curls

Technique Summary

Stand with legs at shoulder length.  Hold the barbell with an underhand grip at shoulder width.  Hold your arms close to your body.  Lift the bar by flexing your biceps.  Exhale as you lift the weight, inhale as you lower it.


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Hammer Curls

Technique Summary

Stand with legs at shoulder length.  Hold dumbbells at your sides, palms facing your body.  Lift one dumbbell at a time by flexing your biceps.  Keep the palms facing in through the full range of motion.  Breathe out as you lift, breathe in as you lower the weight.


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Dumbbell Curls

Technique Summary

Place your feet at shoulder width and hold dumbbells at your sides.  Lift one dumbbell at a time by flexing your biceps - bending your arm at the elbow and turning palms in to face you on contraction.  Breathe out on the way up and breathe in on the way down.


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