Biceps Exercises

Explore our complete collection of biceps exercises with video demonstrations and expert form cues.

54 exercises available

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)

A fundamental arm exercise that isolates the biceps by curling dumbbells toward the shoulders. It is...

Dumbbells
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)

The dumbbell hammer curl is a bicep isolation exercise performed with a neutral grip to target the b...

Dumbbells
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
beginner

Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)

The Preacher Curl (EZ Bar) is an isolation exercise performed on a specialized bench that locks your...

Barbell
Incline Curl - Back on Bench (Dumbbell)
beginner

Incline Curl - Back on Bench (Dumbbell)

A seated bicep isolation exercise performed on an incline bench to place the arms behind the torso. ...

Dumbbells
Decline Curl - Chest on Bench (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Decline Curl - Chest on Bench (Dumbbell)

A strict bicep isolation exercise performed lying face-down on a decline bench. This position locks ...

Dumbbells
Concentration Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Concentration Curl (Dumbbell)

The Concentration Curl is a seated isolation exercise where the working arm is braced against the in...

Dumbbells
Spider Curl (EZ Bar)
intermediate

Spider Curl (EZ Bar)

The EZ Bar Spider Curl is an isolation exercise performed face-down on an incline bench that specifi...

Barbell
Bicep Curl (Cable)
beginner

Bicep Curl (Cable)

The Cable Bicep Curl is an isolation exercise performed on a cable machine that targets the biceps b...

Cable
Zottman Curl (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Zottman Curl (Dumbbell)

A comprehensive arm exercise that combines a standard bicep curl with a reverse curl to target both ...

Dumbbells
Face-Away/Bayesian Curl (Cable)
intermediate

Face-Away/Bayesian Curl (Cable)

The Face-Away Cable Curl, often called the Bayesian Curl, is a bicep isolation exercise performed fa...

Cable
Preacher Curl (Machine)
beginner

Preacher Curl (Machine)

The machine preacher curl is an isolation exercise that targets the biceps by stabilizing the upper ...

Bodyweight
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell, Hammer Grip)
beginner

Preacher Curl (Dumbbell, Hammer Grip)

A bicep isolation exercise performed on a preacher bench using a neutral grip to target the brachial...

Dumbbells
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell Preacher Curl is an isolation exercise performed on a specialized bench that locks your...

Dumbbells
Preacher Curl (Back-on-Bench, Dumbbell)
intermediate

Preacher Curl (Back-on-Bench, Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell Preacher Curl is an isolation exercise that targets the biceps by stabilizing the upper...

Dumbbells
EZ Bar Curl
beginner

EZ Bar Curl

The EZ Bar Curl is a foundational bicep exercise that uses a curved barbell to target the arms while...

Barbell
Lying Dumbbell Curl (Flat Bench)
intermediate

Lying Dumbbell Curl (Flat Bench)

The lying dumbbell curl is an isolation exercise performed while lying supine on a flat bench to tar...

Dumbbells
Inverse Zottman Curl
intermediate

Inverse Zottman Curl

A compound arm exercise that combines a standard curl on the lifting phase with a reverse curl on th...

Dumbbells
Cheat Curl
advanced

Cheat Curl

An advanced biceps exercise that uses a controlled hip hinge to momentum-lift heavy weight past stic...

Barbell
Strict Curl (Barbell, Back Against Wall)
intermediate

Strict Curl (Barbell, Back Against Wall)

The strict curl is a bicep isolation exercise performed with your back, glutes, and head pressed fir...

Barbell
Barbell Curl
beginner

Barbell Curl

The Barbell Curl is a foundational isolation exercise that primarily targets the biceps brachii usin...

Barbell
Chin-up (Underhand Grip)
intermediate

Chin-up (Underhand Grip)

The Chin-up (Underhand Grip) is a compound bodyweight exercise that builds upper body strength by ta...

Bodyweight
Drag Curl (Barbell)
intermediate

Drag Curl (Barbell)

The Barbell Drag Curl is a strict bicep isolation exercise where you drag the bar vertically up your...

Barbell
Drag Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Drag Curl (Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell Drag Curl is an isolation exercise where you pull weights vertically up your torso by d...

Dumbbells
Drag Curl (EZ Bar)
intermediate

Drag Curl (EZ Bar)

The EZ Bar Drag Curl is a strictly isolated bicep exercise where you pull the elbows back to drag th...

Barbell
Waiter Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Waiter Curl (Dumbbell)

The Waiter Curl is a bicep isolation exercise performed by holding a single dumbbell vertically with...

Dumbbells
21's Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
intermediate

21's Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)

21s are a high-volume bicep curl variation that divides the range of motion into three distinct 7-re...

Dumbbells
21's Bicep Curl (Barbell)
intermediate

21's Bicep Curl (Barbell)

A high-volume hypertrophy technique that divides the standard bicep curl into three distinct seven-r...

Barbell
21's Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
intermediate

21's Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)

The 21's Bicep Curl is a high-volume bodybuilding technique using an EZ bar to target the biceps thr...

Barbell
Pause Curl (Barbell)
intermediate

Pause Curl (Barbell)

The barbell pause curl is a bicep isolation exercise that incorporates an isometric hold at the peak...

Barbell
Double Bicep Curl (Cable)
beginner

Double Bicep Curl (Cable)

The Double Bicep Curl is a cable-based isolation exercise that targets both biceps simultaneously us...

Cable
Cross Body Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Cross Body Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)

The Cross Body Hammer Curl is a dumbbell isolation exercise where you curl the weight across your to...

Dumbbells
Drag Pause Curl (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Drag Pause Curl (Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell Drag Pause Curl is a bicep isolation exercise where the weights are dragged up the side...

Dumbbells
No Money Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

No Money Curl (Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell No Money Curl is a functional bicep exercise that combines elbow flexion with external ...

Dumbbells
Pause Curl (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Pause Curl (Dumbbell)

The dumbbell pause curl is an isolation exercise that increases time under tension by adding a stati...

Dumbbells
Seated Hammer Curl to Front Press (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Seated Hammer Curl to Front Press (Dumbbell)

The Seated Hammer Curl to Front Press is a compound exercise that transitions a neutral-grip bicep c...

Dumbbells
Standing Hammer Curl to Front Press (Dumbbell)
intermediate

Standing Hammer Curl to Front Press (Dumbbell)

The Standing Hammer Curl to Front Press combines a neutral-grip bicep curl with an overhead press in...

Dumbbells
Wide Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Wide Curl (Dumbbell)

The Wide Curl is a dumbbell bicep variation performed with elbows tucked and arms angled outward to ...

Dumbbells
Pause Curl (EZ Bar)
intermediate

Pause Curl (EZ Bar)

The EZ Bar Pause Curl is an isolation exercise that targets the biceps by adding a distinct stop at ...

Barbell
Reverse Close Grip Curl (EZ Bar)
intermediate

Reverse Close Grip Curl (EZ Bar)

A bicep curl variation performed with an overhand grip on an angled bar to target the forearms and o...

Barbell
Reverse Grip Curl (EZ Bar)
intermediate

Reverse Grip Curl (EZ Bar)

The EZ Bar Reverse Grip Curl is an effective arm exercise that targets the forearms (brachioradialis...

Barbell
Hammer Curl (Cable)
beginner

Hammer Curl (Cable)

The Cable Hammer Curl is an isolation exercise performed with a rope attachment to target the brachi...

Cable
Bicep Curl (Resistance Band with Handles)
beginner

Bicep Curl (Resistance Band with Handles)

A beginner-friendly isolation exercise that strengthens the biceps using variable resistance. By pul...

Bands
Reverse Curl (Resistance Band with Handles)
beginner

Reverse Curl (Resistance Band with Handles)

A resistance band exercise that targets the forearms and outer biceps using an overhand grip. This v...

Bands
Incline Curl (EZ Bar)
intermediate

Incline Curl (EZ Bar)

The Incline Curl (EZ Bar) is an isolation exercise performed on an angled bench that places the arms...

Barbell
Isometric Bicep Hold
beginner

Isometric Bicep Hold

The Isometric Bicep Hold is a static strength exercise where you hold a weight with your elbows bent...

Barbell
Bicep Curl (Machine)
beginner

Bicep Curl (Machine)

The machine bicep curl is an isolation exercise that targets the biceps brachii using a fixed path o...

Bodyweight
Overhead Bicep Curl (Cable)
intermediate

Overhead Bicep Curl (Cable)

The overhead bicep curl is a cable isolation exercise that targets the biceps brachii, specifically ...

Cable
Reverse Curl (Barbell)
intermediate

Reverse Curl (Barbell)

The Barbell Reverse Curl is an isolation exercise performed with an overhand grip to specifically ta...

Barbell
Reverse Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Reverse Curl (Dumbbell)

The Dumbbell Reverse Curl is an isolation arm exercise performed with an overhand grip to target the...

Dumbbells
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell, Seated)
beginner

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell, Seated)

The Seated Dumbbell Bicep Curl is an isolation exercise performed while sitting to minimize momentum...

Dumbbells
Single Arm Bicep Curl (Cable)
beginner

Single Arm Bicep Curl (Cable)

The Single Arm Cable Bicep Curl is a unilateral isolation exercise that uses a low pulley to target ...

Cable
Single Arm Reverse Curl (Dumbbell)
beginner

Single Arm Reverse Curl (Dumbbell)

The Single Arm Reverse Curl is a unilateral isolation exercise performed with a dumbbell to target t...

Dumbbells
Bicep Curl (TRX)
intermediate

Bicep Curl (TRX)

The TRX Bicep Curl is a bodyweight isolation exercise that targets the biceps and forearms using sus...

Suspension
Wide Grip Curl (Barbell)
beginner

Wide Grip Curl (Barbell)

The Wide Grip Barbell Curl is an isolation strength exercise that targets the short (inner) head of ...

Barbell