Biceps exercise

Machine Bicep Curl

How to do the Machine Bicep Curl with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Start by grasping the bar with your palms facing upward. Slowly curl the weight up by bending your elbows, and stop when your elbows are bent to 90 degrees. Then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
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Illustration showing the Machine Bicep Curl
Targets

Muscles worked

Biceps muscle Biceps Primary Forearms muscle Forearms Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Bicep curl machine Bicep curl machine
Technique

How to do the Machine Bicep Curl

  1. 1 Start by grasping the bar with your palms facing upward.
  2. 2 Slowly curl the weight up by bending your elbows, and stop when your elbows are bent to 90 degrees.
  3. 3 Then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.