The Bicep Curl Is Incredibly Overrated

Stop doing this same movement over and over again! I have a better solution.

There is so much more to strengthening your biceps than sitting around and doing curls all day. This muscle group is closely connected to the shoulder and biomechanics of the entire arm. Consequently, it’s key that we expand our definition of what it means to train the biceps. Sure, being diligent with curls may give you bulging muscles, but if you want to maximize your functionality and injury prevention, you’ve got to take things one step further in this area.

The bicep tendon is often exposed to compression and tension in the front of the shoulder, especially when the shoulder is extended, such as the bottom of a bench press or a tricep dip. To help avoid complications, you’ve got to progressively train your body to get used to being in these vulnerable positions. With the graded exposure plan below, you’ll achieve this and more, boosting the tensile strength of your tendons and establishing a healthier relationship with every tissue that makes upper-body movement possible.

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The Bicep Curl Alternatives You’ve Been Missing

Before getting into the exercises below, please be aware that everyone responds…