Exercise technique

band alternating biceps curl

The band alternating biceps curl is an exercise targeting the biceps using a resistance band. It involves curling one arm at a time while keeping the elbows close to the body, providing resistance throughout the movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the band with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your sides and slowly curl one arm up towards your shoulder, squeezing your biceps at the top.
  3. Lower the arm back down to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
  4. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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