How to perform Band Concentration Curl with proper form
Equipment Needed
- Resistance band
Steps
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Starting Position:
- Sit on a bench or chair with legs spread.
- Place one end of the resistance band under your foot and hold the other end with the opposite hand.
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Hand Placement:
- Position your elbow against the inside of your thigh. This stabilizes your arm and isolates the bicep.
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Curl Motion:
- Keeping your upper arm stationary, curl the band upwards by bending your elbow.
- Focus on squeezing your bicep at the top of the movement.
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Lowering Phase:
- Slowly lower the band back to the starting position, maintaining tension in the band throughout.
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Repetitions:
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
Form Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning.
- Control the movement, ensuring no momentum is used.
- Maintain steady breathing: exhale on the curl, inhale as you lower.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the elbow drift away from the thigh, which reduces isolation.
- Using too much body movement or momentum to complete the curl.
- Failing to maintain tension in the band during the entire movement.
Benefits
- Targets the biceps specifically.
- Can be done anywhere with minimal equipment.
Exercises
Ab Wheel, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Back, Chest
Arnold Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Triceps
Arnold Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Triceps
Around The World, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Shoulders, Chest
Synergist: Back
Back Extension, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
Back Extension, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs
Battle Ropes, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Core
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Back
Behind The Neck Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps
Bench Dip, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Back, Chest
Bench Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Cable
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press Close Grip, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest
Bench Press Close Grip, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest