How to Do Machine Bicep Curls

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Exercise Details

Level
Beginner
Primary Skill
Strength
Body Area
Upper body
Required Equipment
Biceps Machine
muscles
Primary
Biceps

Correct Form

1. Sit on the machine with your feet flat, and adjust the seat so your upper arms rest comfortably on the pad. 2. Grasp the handles with an underhand grip, palms facing up. 3. Curl the handles upward, bringing them towards your shoulders. 4. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement. 5. Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position with control.

Common Mistake

Keep a slight bend in your elbows at the bottom; avoid overextending them.

Pro Tips

1. Keep your upper arms stationary against the pad. 2. Focus on a slow and controlled movement, especially during the lowering phase.

Alternative Exercises

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Dumbbell Single Arm Preacher Curls
Dumbbell Single Arm Preacher Curls
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1. Sit on the preacher curl bench with your chest against the pad. 2. Place one arm on the pad, holding a dumbbell with an underhand grip. 3. Keep your upper arm stationary as you curl the dumbbell toward your shoulder. 4. Squeeze your bicep at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell. 5. Complete the set and alternate sides.
Machine Reverse Bicep Curls
Machine Reverse Bicep Curls
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1. Sit on the machine with your feet flat, and adjust the seat so your upper arms rest comfortably on the pad. 2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, palms facing down. 3. Curl the handles upward, bringing them towards your shoulders. 4. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement. 5. Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position with control.
Kettlebell Biceps Curls
Kettlebell Biceps Curls
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1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. 2. Hold a kettlebell with both hands, palms facing each other. 3. Engage your core and keep your elbows close to your torso. 4. Curl the kettlebell up towards your chest by bending your elbows. 5. Slowly lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position.
EZ-Bar Preacher Curls
EZ-Bar Preacher Curls
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EZ-Bar
1. Sit on the preacher curl bench with your chest against the pad. 2. Adjust the seat height so your upper arms rest comfortably on the preacher pad. 3. Grasp the EZ-bar with an underhand grip, hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width. 4. Keep your upper arms on the pad as you curl the bar toward your shoulders. 5. Squeeze your biceps at the top, then slowly lower the bar.
EZ-Bar Reverse Preacher Curls
EZ-Bar Reverse Preacher Curls
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EZ-Bar
1. Sit on the preacher curl bench with your chest against the pad. 2. Adjust the seat height so your upper arms rest comfortably on the preacher pad. 3. Grasp the EZ-bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width. 4. Keep your upper arms on the pad as you curl the bar toward your shoulders. 5. Squeeze your biceps at the top, then slowly lower the bar.
Barbell Biceps Curls
Barbell Biceps Curls
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1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. 2. Hold the barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. 3. Bend your elbows to lift the barbell towards your shoulders. 4. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

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