What can I replace bicep curls with?

Alternative Exercise

• Incline Bicep Curl.
• Dumbbell Concentration Curl.
• Zottman Curl.
• EZ Bicep Curl.
• Hammer Curls.

How do you do cable curls at home?

It should look like this:

1. Sit upright in a chair with your arms hanging down at your sides.
2. Grip a dumbbell in each hand, keep both palms facing inward.
3. Engage your abs, brace your back against the chair, and curl your lower arms up to your shoulders.
4. Hold for a second.
5. Return to the starting position.
6. Do 8–12 reps.

What muscles do high cable curls work?

The High Cable Curl is a great exercise for hitting the short (inner) head of the biceps, which builds width and thickness in the muscle (as opposed to the long/outer head, which is responsible for the biceps “peak”). There are two main versions of the high cable curl: one-arm and two-arm.

What do overhead cable curls work?

Overhead cable curl / crucifix curls is a gym work out exercise that targets biceps and also involves abs.

How can I workout my biceps without weights?

The Moves

1. Bicep Push-up. Push-ups are great for a lot of things: chest, triceps, shoulders, core, and lats.
2. Resisted Leg Concentration Curl.
3. Isometric Towel Curl.
4. Negative Milk Jug Curls.
5. Negative Towel Curls.
6. Chin-Ups.
7. Palms Up Inverted Rows.
8. Boxing (With Uppercut and Hook Emphasis)

Are cable bicep curls effective?

According to research by ACE, the cable curl is one of the most effective exercises you can do to activate the biceps muscles, coming in only behind the concentration curl (1). Without strong biceps, you won’t be able to lift heavy objects, pull them down from overhead, or push them away.

Do pulling exercises work biceps?

Any time you’re doing an exercise that requires you to pull, your biceps are definitely going to be working. That’s why compound moves like row variations, banded pull-downs, or chin-ups are important to include in your routine if your goal is to build strength in your arms.

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