The bicep curl is sometimes performed on the preacher bench, which helps to keep the upper arm motionless. The Bicep Curl is a generic term that refers to a number of weight training exercises, which target the bicep muscle in order to develop one or more of the following attributes:
- size
- definition
- strength
- stamina
Bicep curls can be done using any of the following equipment:
Although the exercises differ, a common factor of each is a 'curling' motion, where a weight—attached to an item of equipment listed above—is moved through an arc, primarily using the strength of the bicep. The bicep is contracted to lift the weight upward through the arc to a point where further movement is not possible. The bicep is then extended, lowering the weight back through the arc, to the start position. This contraction and extension together constitute a single repetition.
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