Isometric Bicep Curl Exercise Guide

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Isometric Bicep Curl is a strength exercise that works your biceps and wrist flexors.

Isometric Bicep Curl is a great moderate move. When done correctly, it can effectively target your arms and upper body.

It requires dumbbells to do.

Isometric Bicep Curl

How to do Isometric Bicep Curl

Exercise

Stand with your abs drawn in. Hold one dumbbell in each of your hands. Bend one arm to 90 degrees, close to your sides. Perform bicep curls with the other arm. After four concentrated reps, switch sides and repeat.

Illustrated Guide

Learn how to do isometric bicep curl from this step-by-step illustrations:

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Muscles Worked

The muscles used for isometric bicep curl may change slightly based on the your trained range of motion and technique, but in the most general case, the muscles used for isometric bicep curl are:

Primary Muscles

  • Biceps
  • Wrist Flexors

Synergyst Muscles

  • Triceps

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Isometric Bicep Curl work?
Isometric Bicep Curl works biceps, wrist flexors.
What is Isometric Bicep Curl good for?
Isometric Bicep Curl is beneficial for conditioning and to strengthen. It works the best for arms and upper body, as it works biceps, wrist flexors. Isometric Bicep Curl is a great strength exercise for men, men over 50, women and women over 50.
Is Isometric Bicep Curl a good exercise?
Isometric Bicep Curl is a popular strength exercise for biceps, wrist flexors.

Training, Progressions and Regressions

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Isometric Bicep Curl Training and Progressions

Standards and Averages

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Isometric Bicep Curl Standards and Averages

Alternatives

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Isometric Bicep Curl Alternatives

Variations

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Isometric Bicep Curl Variations

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Classification

Type(s) Strength
Muscles Worked Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii, Wrist Flexors
Difficulty Level(s) Moderate
Equipment Dumbbells
Location At Gym, At Home, Outdoor
Major Exercise Barbell Curl

Muscles Worked

Target muscle(s) Biceps, Wrist Flexors
Synergyst muscle(s) Triceps

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