Posts Tagged ‘exercises for arms’


Incline Bench Hanging Curls


Description One of the main detriments to the effectiveness of bicep training is the tendency people have to swing the body and use momentum to assist during movement execution. The incline bench hanging curl was designed with this in mind and forces you to perform each repetition with strict and proper form. Execution Select an [...]

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Barbell Bicep Curl


About Barbell Bicep Curls The barbell bicep curl is a great exercise to build up the biceps providing that the movement is executed with strict form. Avoid arching the lower back and throwing the shoulders forward in an effort to create momentum for assistance. Exercise Video Get A Free Workout Program Detailed Workout Programs Designed [...]

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Incline Curls

About the Incline Biceps Curl Exercise The single arm bench curl can be used as an alternative to the preacher curl if your facility is not equipped with the preacher bench. Performing one arm at a time (which this method forces you to do) prevents one arm from compensating for the other – a common [...]

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Variable Resistance Curls

By combining variable resistance techniques with an unpredictable movement pattern, the trainee will be able to successfully take the muscle fibers to complete exhaustion. A training partner is necessary to provide additional resistance throughout the downward phase of the movement. To apply the resistance, have your training partner place his/her fingertips on the inside of [...]

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High Cable Curl

Description The high cable curl exercise for the biceps are most effective when performed as a finisher. Light weight is typically used and you should focus on feeling the movement and allowing the biceps to get a good stretch. Training the biceps from this elevated angle has also been shown to draw optimal recruitment from [...]

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Concentration Curls

About Concentration Curls Performing dumbbell concentration curls has shown to be an excellent way to target the upper portion of the biceps. This is due to the emphasis that the movement places on the biceps throughout the last range of flexion. Providing that your triceps stay in contact with your inner thigh area, you’re forced [...]

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Overhead Rope Extension

About The Exercise The overhead rope extension is a great finishing movement for the triceps. It also works well when performed as a superset with the standing tricep extension exercise that has your elbows positioned below your shoulders. To effectively perform this superset, you would first perform a set of the overhead rope extensions and [...]

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Overhead Dumbbell Extension

About The Exercise The overhead dumbbell extension exercise is great for the overall development of the triceps. Since the dumbbell is positioned above the head at certain points throughout the execution, it is recommend that you use a spotter – especially when heavy weights are being used. As always, safety comes first. Exercise Video Get [...]

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Lying Triceps Extensions

About The Exercise Lying triceps extensions are at their safest and most effective when performed using an easy-curl bar because it relieves the stress from the wrist joint. It is also important to bring the bar down to the forehead level to maximize the activation of the triceps while minimizing the risk of injury to [...]

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EZ Bar Curls

About The Exercise EZ bar curls are a great exercise to build up the biceps providing that the movement is executed with strict form. Avoid arching the lower back and throwing the shoulders forward in an effort to create momentum for assistance. Curl bar exercises – in most cases – place less stress on the [...]

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