Exercise technique

bodyweight side lying biceps curl

The bodyweight side lying biceps curl is a biceps-focused exercise performed lying on your side, using only your body weight for resistance. It primarily targets the biceps and also engages the forearms.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie on your side with your legs extended and your head supported by your arm.
  2. Hold your upper arm against your side and bend your elbow to curl your forearm towards your shoulder.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your forearm back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat 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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