Upper body
Biceps curl
Learn a simple bending movement for your arms.
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What you need
Light weights or water bottles
How to do it
Stand upright with your arms beside you and palms forward.
Keep your elbows close as you bend them, bringing your hands up.
Lower your hands with control.
Keep in mind
- Keep your elbows near your sides.
- Avoid swinging.
A gentler starting point
Start without weights and use a smaller movement.
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- Everyday focus
- Lifting and carrying
- Body area
- Upper body
- Muscles
- Front of upper arms (biceps)
- Equipment
- Hand weights or bottles
- Movement format
- Standing
- Starting point
- Learning a movement
- Age context
- No age cutoff specified
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