Biceps curl

Explore bending and straightening the elbow.

Primary muscle regions: Biceps
What you need: Light dumbbells or water bottles

Original simplified 3D figure. Highlights show muscle regions involved, not measured activation or exact anatomy. Playback speed is for viewing, not a prescribed exercise tempo.

Explore the muscular system

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Main: Biceps

Follow the movement

One step at a time.

Stand with light weights beside you.
Keep your upper arms still as you curl the weights upward.
Lower slowly.

The biceps help lift the forearm.