Stronger Grip = Bigger Lifts.When you have a strong grip, you are able to lift heavier weights in the gym. Especially in pulling movements such asdeadlifts, rows, pull-ups, and chin-ups, a solid grip that you can call upon will help you increase your training results by increasing stre...
Many people focus on the height of their arms by working on building up the bicep peak. While this is a sound approach, it’s neglecting the arm muscles that have the greatest effect on bicep width. You can build those bicep peak muscle mass up to Mt. Everest height, but they’ll nev...
By Robin Mansur Jan 18, 2024 Weights WonderHowTo Biceps curls are standard exercises for building the muscles of the arm. Seniors should not omit them from their workout. Learn how to do bicep curl exercises for seniors in this strength training video. Take action: use sturdy chair, positi...
Maximize strength to body weight ratio (you can’t afford excess “non functional” weight) Increase absolute strength in the shoulders, lats and “core” (I know the “c” word is way over used lately) Balance your training program to keep support muscles and antagonists in good condition ...
Benefits of a Bicep Curl Consistently performing the bicep curl will help you build strength in the upper arm and learn to use your arm muscles correctly, bracing with your core muscles. Curls work the bicep muscles at the front of the upper arm and the muscles of the lower arm—the brach...
Starting with heavy weight can compromise your form and increase the risk of injury. Begin with a light weight like a light weight kettlebell or body weight to master the form and movement before progressing to heavier loads. Remember, proper form is more important than lifting heavy loads, esp...
There are two parts to a movement, let’s use bicep curls as our example. When you’re lifting the weight up, it’s the positive part of the movement. When you’re letting the weight go back down, it’s the negative part of the movement. Most people tend to focus on the positive...
“It means to increase muscle tissue—the actual muscle fiber itself grows in size and diameter,” says Laura Miranda, PT, DPT, CSCS, a trainer in New York City. “You don’t grow more fibers, the ones you have just get bigger.” ...
A new study saw participants perform a single three-second, maximum-effort eccentric bicep contraction — similar to slowly lowering a heavy dumbbell, from a bent arm to a straight arm. Previous ECU research showed this can significantly improve muscle strength when it’s perfo...
The bicep curl is a great isolation move, but you’ll need to use in conjunction with compound exercises to gain the full benefit. The Journal of Applied Physiology states that single-joint movements like bicep curls increase strength and size by an extra 10% when added to a programme of ...