Arms·Machine·Isolation

Machine Bicep Curl

Biceps · Machine

Beginner

Body Part

Arms

Equipment

Machine

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Pull

The Machine Bicep Curl is a beginner machine exercise that primarily targets the Biceps.

Muscles Worked

Biceps primary

How to Do the Machine Bicep Curl

  1. 1Adjust the seat to the appropriate height and make your weight selection. Place your upper arms against the pads and grasp the handles. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Perform the movement by flexing the elbow, pulling your lower arm towards your upper arm.
  3. 3Pause at the top of the movement, and then slowly return the weight to the starting position.
  4. 4Avoid returning the weight all the way to the stops until the set is complete to keep tension on the muscles being worked.

Related Exercises

Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.