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Biceps Exercises: Dumbbell, Barbell and Cable Curls

Explore biceps exercises with dumbbells, barbells, cables, and machines. Learn about grips, technique, and practical tips for controlled training.

Biceps exercises train the muscles at the front of the upper arm. This category includes curls using dumbbells, barbells, cables, and machines, with different grips and movement paths.

About biceps exercises

Many biceps movements involve elbow flexion, including curls with a barbell, dumbbells, or a cable handle. A supinated, neutral, or fixed machine grip changes the setup and feel of the exercise. Select a load that lets you keep your torso steady and move through the exercise with control.

Practical technique

Keep your shoulders relaxed, move from the elbows, and avoid swinging your torso to create momentum. Adjust the bench, cable, or machine to suit your body and follow the equipment instructions. Stop if you feel sharp pain and seek guidance from a qualified trainer when needed.

Boxing Right Cross

Boxing Right Cross

The Boxing Right Cross is a powerful punch that deserves a place not only in the boxing ring but also in your fitness routine. This exercise improves your coordination, speed, and power while also working on your cardiovascular fitness. Execution Begin in a boxing stance with your left leg forwa

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Boxing Right Hook

Boxing Right Hook

The Boxing Right Hook is a powerful exercise that not only improves your boxing skills but is also an excellent way to train your upper body and core. This exercise helps build explosive strength and speed while also improving your coordination and balance. Execution Begin in a boxing stance wit

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Boxing Right Uppercut

Boxing Right Uppercut

The Boxing Right Uppercut is a dynamic boxing movement that not only improves your strength and speed, but also your coordination and overall fitness. This exercise simulates an upward punch with the right fist, targeting both your upper and lower body. Execution Start in a bent-over position wi

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Breaststroke Swimming

Breaststroke Swimming

Breaststroke is a classic swimming stroke known for its smooth, wave-like movements. This style is unique because it provides a full-body workout while also having low impact on your joints. It is ideal for all ages and levels. Execution Begin in the water with your body extended and your arms i

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Burn

Burn

Introduction: The 'Burn' exercise is an intensive workout focused on burning calories and strengthening your muscles. This exercise combines cardio with strength training, allowing you to see a lot of results in a short time. Execution: Start with a 5-minute warm-up to warm up your muscles. Then co

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Cable Bar Curl

Cable Bar Curl

Cable bar curls are a variation of barbell bicep curls. However, an important difference is how the resistance is distributed more evenly throughout the movement. This does not mean that the resistance remains constant. It varies depending on the angle at which the cable is pulled. Because of the ci

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Cable Bar Reverse Curl

Cable Bar Reverse Curl

By performing the barbell biceps curl with the hands facing palms down/back, the biceps themselves can contribute less. The brachioradialis is the only muscle in the forearms that also crosses the elbow joint. When the forearm is rotated into this unfavorable angle for the biceps, the brachio

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Cable Bent-Over Reverse-Grip Row

Cable Bent-Over Reverse-Grip Row

The Cable Bent-Over Reverse-Grip Row is a powerful exercise that targets the back muscles, with a unique twist through the reverse grip. This technique not only helps strengthen your back but also improves grip strength and provides additional stimulation to the biceps. Execution Set the cable m

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Cable Bicep Curls

Cable Bicep Curls

Cable Bicep Curls are a popular exercise for strengthening and shaping the biceps. This exercise uses a cable machine, which provides constant resistance throughout the entire movement. This offers unique benefits compared with traditional dumbbell curls. Execution Set the cable machine to the l

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Cable Biceps Curl

Cable Biceps Curl

The Cable Biceps Curl is a popular exercise that targets the strengthening and toning of your biceps. This exercise provides constant resistance through the cable, creating a unique challenge compared with traditional dumbbell curls. Execution Set the cable machine to the lowest position and att

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Cable Biceps Curl (EZ-Bar)

Cable Biceps Curl (EZ-Bar)

The Cable Biceps Curl with an EZ-bar is a popular exercise for strengthening and shaping your biceps. This exercise provides constant resistance through the cable, creating unique tension on the muscles throughout the entire movement. Execution Set the cable machine to the lowest position and at

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Cable Close-Grip Curl

Cable Close-Grip Curl

The Cable Close-Grip Curl is an effective exercise for strengthening and building the biceps using a cable machine. This exercise provides constant resistance throughout the entire movement, resulting in an intense biceps workout. Execution Set the cable machine to the lowest position and attach

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Cable Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown

Cable Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown

The Cable Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown is an effective exercise for strengthening and shaping your back muscles. By using the close-grip technique, you place more emphasis on the inner portion of the latissimus dorsi, helping create a broader, more defined back. Execution Begin by setting the c

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Cable Concentration Curl

Cable Concentration Curl

Concentration curls are an exercise that isolates the biceps as much as possible. The most important aspect is fixing the upper arms and upper body so they cannot assist in the movement. In addition to dumbbells, this exercise can also be performed using a cable machine. An important difference fro

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Cable Front Raise Double Arm

Cable Front Raise Double Arm

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Cable Hammer Curl

Cable Hammer Curl

Performing the biceps curl with the hands held with the palms facing each other (neutral grip) can reduce the contribution of the biceps themselves. The brachioradialis is the only forearm muscle that also crosses the elbow joint. When the forearm is rotated into this position, which is unfavorable

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Cable Hammer Curls

Cable Hammer Curls

The Cable Hammer Curl is an effective exercise for strengthening and building the biceps and forearm muscles. This variation of the traditional curl uses a cable machine, providing constant resistance throughout the movement. This helps maximize muscle activation and improve muscle definition. Exec

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Cable Handle Biceps Curl

Cable Handle Biceps Curl

Introduction: The Cable Handle Biceps Curl is an effective exercise for training your biceps. By using a cable machine, this exercise provides constant resistance throughout the entire movement, resulting in a more intense biceps workout. Execution: Follow these steps to perform the Cable Handle Bi

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Cable Kneeling Row

Cable Kneeling Row

The cable kneeling row is an exercise that primarily focuses on pulling the elbows backward using the latissimus dorsi. The trapezius and rhomboids assist by pulling the shoulders backward. In appearance, the exercise closely resembles the archer stand shoulder pull. However, the lower elbow positio

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Cable Lateral Raises

Cable Lateral Raises

If you are looking for an effective way to train your shoulders, Cable Lateral Raises are an excellent choice. This exercise is unique because it provides constant tension on the muscles, leading to better muscle growth and definition. Execution Stand next to the cable machine with the pulley at

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Cable One Arm Inner Biceps Curl

Cable One Arm Inner Biceps Curl

The Cable One Arm Inner Biceps Curl is an effective exercise for isolating and strengthening the biceps. This exercise specifically targets the inner biceps, helping you achieve complete biceps development. The unique benefit of this exercise is the ability to train each arm separately, which helps

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Cable One-Arm Bent-Over Row

Cable One-Arm Bent-Over Row

Introduction The Cable One-Arm Bent-Over Row is an effective exercise that targets the back muscles, with a particular focus on the lats and rhomboids. Using one arm at a time allows you to concentrate on the muscle contraction and promote symmetrical back development. Execution Set the cable ma

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Cable One-Arm Biceps Curl

Cable One-Arm Biceps Curl

Cable one-arm biceps curls are a variation of dumbbell curls and cable bar curls. An important difference from dumbbell curls is the way resistance is distributed more evenly throughout the movement. This does not mean that the resistance remains constant. It varies depending on the angle at which t

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Cable One-Arm Curl

Cable One-Arm Curl

The cable one-arm bicep curl is a variation of the dumbbell curls and cable bar curls. An important difference from the dumbbell curls is how the resistance is distributed more evenly throughout the movement. This does not mean that the resistance remains constant. It varies depending on the angle a

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