Resistance Band Bicep Curl Exercise

The bicep curl exercise works the elbow flexor muscles including the Biceps Brachii and Brachioradialis.

Teaching points

  • Stand with the middle of the band under your feet and an end in each hand.
  • Start with the arms straight by your sides and the band held taught.
  • Bend the arms at the elbows to lift the hands towards the shoulders.
  • Slowly return to the starting position.

Variations & progressions

  • Perform one arm at a time.

Muscles worked

  • Biceps Brachii
  • Brachioradialis

Alternative exercises

  • Bicep curl with dumbbells
  • Extended bicep curl

Related injuries

  • Biceps tendinopathy