Biceps Exercises
The biceps brachii, along with the brachialis and brachioradialis, flex the elbow and supinate the forearm. They are the show muscles of the upper arm, but they also play a key role in every pulling movement: rows, pull-ups, and deadlifts all recruit the biceps as secondary movers. Barbell curls, dumbbell curls, and hammer curls form the foundation of biceps training. Incline dumbbell curls stretch the long head at the bottom for a greater growth stimulus, while preacher curls isolate the short head at peak contraction. Personal trainers should remind clients that the biceps are a small muscle group, they do not need excessive volume. 8-14 direct sets per week, combined with the indirect work from back training, is enough for most clients. Focus on controlled eccentrics, full range of motion, and a brief squeeze at the top. Avoid swinging the weight, momentum robs the biceps of tension and shifts load to the shoulders and lower back.
Cable Hammer Curl – Rope
Cable Curl
Machine Preacher Curl
EZ Bar Curl
Reverse EZ Bar Curl
Barbell Curl – Straight Bar
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
Dumbbell Biceps Curl
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Concentration Curl – Dumbbell
Incline Dumbbell Curl
Incline Hammer Curl – Dumbbell
Spider Curl – Dumbbell
Preacher Curl – EZ Bar
Cable Biceps Curl – Low Pulley
One-Arm Cable Hammer Curl – Handle
Cable Tricep Kickback
Zottman Curl – Dumbbell
Preacher Curl on Incline Bench – Dumbbell
Incline Dumbbell Zottman Curl
Incline Dumbbell Drag Curl
One Arm Incline Dumbbell Curl
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl – Low Incline
Reverse Barbell Curl – Standard Bar
Reverse Grip Preacher Curl – EZ Bar
Reverse Cable Curl – Straight Bar
Cable Curl – Straight Bar
Cable Curl – Rope
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