How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back before starting each rep.
- 1
Sit on a chair with your back straight.
- 2
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- 3
Bend your elbows, bringing your fingertips to lightly tap your shoulders.
- 4
Extend your arms back out to the sides.
- 5
Repeat the movement while maintaining tension in your biceps.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to ensure that your biceps are doing the work.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Swaying the torso back to assist the curl
- ✕Letting the wrists flex during the tap