# Alternating Band Curl

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/alternating-band-curl

Also known as: Alternating Resistance Band Curl, Alternate Band Curl

Variation of: [Band Biceps Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/band-curl)

Body region: Arms

## Equipment

- Resistance Band

## Technique

1. Stand on the middle of a band with feet hip-width apart and hold the ends with palms facing forward, arms at your sides.
2. Keep both elbows tight against your ribs.
3. Curl one hand toward your shoulder while the other arm stays straight.
4. 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.

## Variations

- [Seated Band Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-band-curl)

## Alternatives

- [Dumbbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-curl)
- [Cable Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/cable-curl)