7 Most Effective Variations On The Curl

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Big arms are the mark by which recreational lifters and professional bodybuilders inevitably make comparisons. Winstrol for sale In fact, they have their own lexicon: guns, cannons, firearms. Heck, can you even name the pro bodybuilder with the biggest chest, or quads? Probably not, but I’ll bet you can visualise your favourite’s heavy artillery. Anavar for Sale In my experience, better gains can come from training smarter rather than relying solely on effort and sometimes blindly emulating the programmes of the genetically blessed. After reviewing some of the concepts inherent in smart biceps training, I’ll point out which are the best exercises and how to include them in your routine.

STANDING BARBELL CURL
This is the classic mass-and-strength builder, which hits all three of the major arm flexors (brachialis, lateral and medial biceps), but the medial head will feel most of the emphasis. Go heavy but be strict.

TIP: Keep your shoulders down and back, chest high and focus on the range of motion from 15-115 degrees of flexion.Deca Durabolin For Sale Keep your elbows at your sides to better isolate the muscle, and use a smooth, controlled motion. Use an EZ-bar, with an outer camber grip, if the straight bar causes forearm pain.

DUMBBELL CURL
When you use heavy weight, this exercise can stimulate serious growth! This movement can also be done seated, which reduces body English and really forces you to use good form. Supinate whenever you can during curling movements; it’s the most natural way to curl and provides the most stimulation to the muscles involved in elbow flexion.

TIP: Start with the dumbbells in a neutral position at thigh level and bring them up as far as possible, slightly rotating your wrists as you curl the weight.

CABLE CURL (WITH ROPE)
This is one of the better-kept secrets of bodybuilders who have really huge arms. Essentially, this movement combines some of the best elements of both barbell and dumbbell exercises, involving all three of the major arm flexors, with particular emphasis on the biceps brachii.

TIP: Begin with your hands at your thighs and your palms facing in (neutral grip). As you raise the weight, slowly supinate your wrists so that your palms face your body at the top of the movement. Keep your elbow close to your body throughout.

INCLINE DUMBBELL CURL
The lower the incline, the greater the stretch on the upper biceps. If you typically rotate your wrists during this movement, once in a while try instead to maintain a neutral position throughout the range of motion. This puts incredible stress on the brachialis and lateral head of the biceps, while involving the medial head to a lesser degree.