# Band Biceps Curl

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

Also known as: Band Curl, Band Bicep Curl, Resistance Band Biceps Curl, Resistance Band Curl, Resistance Band Bicep Curl

Body region: Arms

## Muscles

- Main: Biceps, Brachialis
- Helps: Brachioradialis
- Holds: Rectus Abdominis, Flexor Carpi Radialis

## 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 the elbows tight against your ribs.
3. Curl your hands toward your shoulders until the biceps are fully shortened.
4. Lower slowly to straight arms, resisting the band the whole way.

### Cues

- Keep the upper arms still and the shoulders down.
- Squeeze at the top; control the lowering.

### Common mistakes

- Swinging the torso to lift.
- Letting the elbows drift forward.
- Letting the band snap down.

## Variations

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