Alternating Band Curl
Also known as: Alternating Resistance Band Curl, Alternate Band Curl
Variation of: Band Biceps Curl
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Stand on the middle of a band with feet hip-width apart and hold the ends with palms facing forward, arms at your sides.
- Keep both elbows tight against your ribs.
- Curl one hand toward your shoulder while the other arm stays straight.
- Lower it slowly to a straight arm, resisting the band, then curl the other side.
Cues
- Keep the upper arms still and the shoulders down.
- Keep the resting arm straight with light tension on the band.
Common mistakes
- Twisting the torso toward the working arm.
- Letting the elbow drift forward.
- Letting the band snap the hand down.