Exercise Diagrams - Biceps
Please use the biceps exercise register below to find good form and technique throughout a variety of weight training exercises primarily used to work your biceps.
Please do not fall into the trap of overtraining your biceps - it will not help them to grow. Your biceps are a tough little muscle group, but you shouldn't train them harder than any other. In fact, your heaviest biceps training will be performed as a synergist (helper) during your back workout numerous pulling exercises. Subsequently, if you're performing biceps exercises after training back, you should be fairly fatigued (if you've trained hard enough!).
For advice on suitable sample gym routines (for all physique & training endeavors), please visit Weight Training Gym Routines. You should also pay attention to Gym Routine Factors to Consider.
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Biceps Exercises:
Barbell Curls
Barbell Preacher Curls
Barbell Scott Curls
EZ Bar Curls
EZ Bar Preacher Curls
EZ Bar Scott Curls
Dumbbell Curls
Alternate Dumbbell Curls
Dumbbell Preacher Curls
Dumbbell Scott Curls
Seated Dumbbell Curls
Alternate Seated Dumbbell Curls
Recline Dumbbell Curls
Alternate Recline Dumbbell Curls
Dumbbell Concentration Curls (same shoulder)
Dumbbell Concentration Curls (opposing shoulder)
Dumbbell Preacher Concentration Curls (same shoulder)
Dumbbell Supination Curls
Alternate Dumbbell Supination Curls
Dumbbell Supination Preacher Curls
Dumbbell Supination Scott Curls
Seated Dumbbell Supination Curls
Alternate Seated Dumbbell Supination Curls
Recline Dumbbell Supination Curls
Alternate Recline Dumbbell Supination Curls
Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Alternate Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Dumbbell Preacher Hammer Curls
Dumbbell Scott Hammer Curls
Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Alternate Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Recline Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Alternate Recline Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Cable Concentration Curls (same shoulder)
Cable Concentration Curls (opposing shoulder)
Cable Curls (straight bar, ez grip bar, v-bar etc.)
Cable Preacher Curls (straight bar, ez grip bar, v-bar etc.)
Lying Cable Curls (straight bar, ez grip bar, v-bar etc.)
Preacher Cable Concentration Curls (same shoulder)
Biceps Curl Machine (various grips)
Cable Front Double Biceps
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