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StrengthWeighted

Weighted Standing Curl

Intensity
8–12 reps
MET
3.8energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Forearms50%
  • Biceps50%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Pin your shoulder blades down and back throughout the set.

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding weights with palms facing forward.

  2. 2

    Keeping your elbows close to your body, curl the weights towards your shoulders.

  3. 3

    Squeeze your biceps at the top, then slowly lower the weights back down.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Avoid swinging the weights and use a full range of motion to fully engage the biceps.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Letting the elbows drift forward
  • ✕Curling the wrists inward at the top
  • ✕Flexing the neck forward during the curl
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