Alternating Band Curl — start position
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Arms / Beginner / Isolation (single joint)

Alternating Band Curl

Standing on a resistance band, curl one handle at a time to train the biceps.

At a glance

Primary
Biceps
Secondary
Forearms & grip
Equipment
Resistance band
Movement pattern
Elbow flexion (curl)
Level
Beginner
Type
Arms, Isolation (single joint), One side at a time

How to do it

  1. Stand on the middle of a resistance band holding a handle in each hand, palms forward.
  2. Keep your elbows at your sides.
  3. Curl one handle toward your shoulder, then lower under control.
  4. Repeat with the other arm, alternating each rep.

Tips

  • Keep the torso still.
  • Control the band on the way down.

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Muscles worked

Neck (Front)Upper traps (Front)Front delts (Front)Side delts (Front)Chest (Front)Serratus anterior (Front)Biceps — primary (Front)Forearms & grip — secondary (Front)Abs (Front)Obliques (Front)Hip flexors (Front)Quads (Front)Adductors (Front)Shins (tibialis) (Front)Calves (Front)Outer shins (peroneals) (Front)Feet (arch & toes) (Front)Neck (Back)Upper traps (Back)Upper back (rhomboids, mid/lower traps) (Back)Rear delts (Back)Side delts (Back)Rotator cuff (Back)Lats (Back)Lower back (erectors) (Back)Triceps (Back)Forearms & grip — secondary (Back)Hip abductors (glute med) (Back)Glutes (Back)Hamstrings (Back)Adductors (Back)Calves (Back)
FrontBack
  • Primary: Biceps
  • Secondary: Forearms & grip

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