21s / 3-Part Curl
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muscles: | Biceps |
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auxiliary muscles: | Hand Flexors, Hand Extensors |
required: | Barbell or EZ Bar or Dumbbells (2) |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (23) |
General And Specifics
- this strength exercise is a great addition to your biceps train
- you should be able to do 21 reps, so choose an appropriate weight
Starting Position
- grasp two dumbbells or a barbell with under hand grip (palms of the hands point forward)
- the hands are shoulder width apart
- arms are slightly bent
- the upper arms stay close to the upper body
- the feet are hip width apart, knees bent a bit
Correct Execution
- bend both elbows to 90 degrees, the forearms are parallel to the ground
- afterwards, slowly bring the arms back to the starting position
- do seven curls in a row
- then bring the weights in front of your shoulders and let them sink down, the forearms are parallel to the ground then
- raise the weights to the shoulders again
- do 7 reps
- afterwards, do 7 complete curls: from the starting position in front of your thighs to the shoulders
- do not use momentum
- do not let your elbows wander outwards