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Band Alternating Biceps Curl

An alternating curl against a resistance band that keeps continuous tension on the biceps of each arm in turn.

ArmsBandElbow flexion

Primary

Biceps brachii

Secondary

BrachialisForearm flexors

Equipment

Band

Pattern

Elbow flexion

Setup

  1. 01Stand on the middle of a resistance band.
  2. 02Grip one handle in each hand, palms forward.
  3. 03Set feet hip width to fix band tension.
  4. 04Pin the elbows to your sides.

Execution

  1. 01Curl one hand up toward the shoulder.
  2. 02Lower it under control to full extension.
  3. 03Curl the other hand as the first descends.
  4. 04Continue alternating at a steady rhythm.

Checkpoints

  • -The band stays taut even at the bottom.
  • -Elbows stay fixed at the sides throughout.
  • -Each arm reaches full extension between reps.
  • -The torso stays still while arms alternate.

Common mistakes

  • -Letting the band go slack at the bottom.
  • -Rushing the tempo and cutting range short.
  • -Swinging the shoulders to help the curl.
  • -Standing unevenly so one side gets less tension.

Programming notes

  • -Use 3 sets of 12 to 20 reps per arm.
  • -Widen the stance to increase band resistance.
  • -Good travel and warm-up option; bands load the top hardest.

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