Exercise technique

resistance band seated biceps curl

The resistance band seated biceps curl is an upper arm exercise that targets the biceps using a resistance band while seated, making it accessible and safe for most fitness levels.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the resistance band with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and arms extended down by your sides.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the resistance band up towards your shoulders.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the resistance band back to the starting position.
  6. 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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