Exercise technique

band one arm overhead biceps curl

The band one arm overhead biceps curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed with a resistance band. It involves curling the arm overhead while keeping the upper arm stationary, providing resistance throughout the movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place one end of the band under your foot.
  2. Hold the other end of the band with your arm fully extended overhead, palm facing forward.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, curl your forearm towards your shoulder, squeezing your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your forearm back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms, Shoulders.

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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