Barbell Bicep Curl Mistake

A common bicep curl mistake is being too strict with your technique. This is when you try to be completely still and are not allowing any movement in your upper arm during a bicep curl. But, what you need to understand is that biceps are also involved in shoulder flexion. So, if you want to stimulate all of the muscle fibres and achieve that peak contraction let your elbows move slightly forward and bring that bar closer to your face when doing a bicep curl.

[@samkzondo4487]

Do whatever hurts your biceps bruh

[@elvismora7378]

So I should hit them with a hammer

[@Phdream545]

Exactly. That's what I thought 😂

[@wyattreed3396]

What if it hurts my tendon

[@wuuluu]

I’m sayin bruh

[@DeertickDaniel]

@@wyattreed3396dont

[@jerrycadarottestoungewiggl3176]

I will never understand how to workout. Just do what works best for you. You get all confused when you start listening to other ppl, cuz everyone tells you things from one end of the spectrum to the other, and everyone thinks their way is the only way. Learn what works for you and do it!

[@bunda184]

well said my man

[@comfortablyad2164]

Lol you know bud this is a science and what he’s saying is spot on

[@jerrycadarottestoungewiggl3176]

@@comfortablyad2164 Never said it wasn't.

[@bobthegreatblob]

@@comfortablyad2164 If youre not working with cables or bands the second form will take the load away from your biceps since your biceps will only be working for half of the rep, even though shoulder flexion is involved you shouldn't use momentum for curls or bring your upper arm 90° to your chest. (Using momentum turns curls into cheat curls which are a muscle building movement but their purpose is different and bringing your upper arm 90° to your chest should only be acceptable if you're working with a cable) Source: 5 years of arm wrestling training

[@jerrycadarottestoungewiggl3176]

@@bobthegreatblob nice you're an armwrestler. I just started armwrestling lol

[@VibeASMR]

I literally just watched five videos in a row that said not to do this. Fitness KZbin is so broken😂

[@malikthebrit335]

was it by max euceda?

[@victoryfootHd]

@@malikthebrit335yesss just saw escuda’s one

[@Myplaylists93]

That's interesting because Max Euceda seems to give instructions that contradict what other more experienced and known bodybuilders on KZbin's tell you NOT to do. All this conflicting info is confusing.

[@sakibahmed8564]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@srkthedon4025]

Your gym trainer will never allow you to do that

[@stargazer6931]

Slightly? Lol

[@yashbatra5548]

He has made his elbow to moon and say slightly 🤣🤣hehe

[@lean4ever_]

Fair play. I did move them too far forward.

[@gentlejack2845]

Bro the first video is the real deal

[@afranks8566]

This is how I've always done them, but I see other videos on KZbin saying this wrong or it's better to do it a certain way. This way has always felt the most comfortable to me and I seem to get a response from it. Glad to see you agree.

[@kameron2035]

different curls and shoulder flexion equals different heads of the bicep is targeted theres nothing wrong with the first curl

[@yashbatra5548]

@@kameron2035 correct

[@billwill3732]

John meadows says both styles are correct....... so both styles are correct, john knew all.

[@AleksandarDinkov]

Not to be funny but if you do it this way the anterior shoulder musles get involved a lot more as the centre of mass is shifted forwards (#basicbiomechanics)

[@vitoumbertoceliberti227]

This will shift the work to your anterior deltoids, it is wrong if you want to train only your biceps! It's important not to get the shoulder involved during the exercise no matter what, you need to keep the elbows fixed and just curl the weight, and when you get fatigued, don't use momentum to curl the weight, do half reps instead but always keep the focus on the curling motion! This is the only way to gain the maximum work from your biceps.

[@Austin-gr7fj]

slightly not fully 💀

[@michaelgonzales92mg]

Ive tried other forms and this one works for me because I can feel it more in my biceps now. Thanks for the tip

[@400ms6]

I watched 10 videos saying not to do this then I get this

[@lean4ever_]

Who are you going to believe? I hope my arguments make sense

[@400ms6]

@@lean4ever_ well if u wanna isolate biceps.

[@maxleshem3528]

This is completely wrong

[@Ayotzi94]

Keeping my arms closer to my body definitely let’s me feel it more

[@Lazarthesaiyan]

Same

[@Kamil_Srnka]

Yes, you should let your elbows move slightly forward, but this wasn't slightly forward

[@HeightsParanormal-]

For me I have learned the key is to do a mixture of both. First work out with the bar keeping elbows in place, then do a second round of reps with moving your elbows.

[@rain_josephbyrne]

I’m going to try this form next time I curl

[@Looper_24798]

Yes After that switch your wrists and turn it to a overhead press to activate total Bicep flexion.

[@dundee6402]

I like how this completely contradicts the sveral other videos I've seen about this exercise. Alright enough fitness KZbin for today

[@PentahedronX]

Thank you for that brother

[@lean4ever_]

pleasure to help

[@mixtapemedia4440]

Literally the opposite advice of the video I saw before it 😂

[@ashleyriosrizo]

His voice lets me know he's legit. 😂

[@NINOROMELLO]

🤣🥂

[@Someoneonyoutube]

'Slightly forward' Mf not even feeling the weight at that point lmao

[@ISuPeRTNTI]

I do them strict for like 7-8 reps until i cant and then move my elbows for another 3-4 reps

[@RileySFPcDestiny]

Would using your shoulder not take load off of your bicep? So instead of the movement being completely performed by a bicep movement it’s half bicep half back or something

[@lean4ever_]

Shoulder would contribute but this is compensated by a longer range of motion all together. Your bicep is able to achieve peak contraction when the shoulder is slightly flexed.

[@CharlieDoesntSurf]

@@lean4ever_ i didnt realize you were doing shoulder curls

[@plinkert22]

a common mistake is that people think that the anteflexion is not under resistance with a strict execution of the curl. If you don't, it'll turn into a drag curl.

[@agrimpuriya2585]

I literally heard someone to not move your biceps.

[@lisandromedeirosgoltz438]

correct bring a little bit before to aling hand and elbow in vertical positiion

[@rahulgarude932]

Good one bro

[@niceguynevermind999]

I try to only use this when towards my last reps people always said to me it was bad form

[@Ali_Dexter_399]

Exactly 💯💯💯

[@Phdream545]

Bruh.... Rest in peace 🕊️

[@ibrahimmazhar7314]

Only if u have been in gym for some time and can control the movement through out.

[@MunchingSnorlax05]

Wrong information wtf

[@zaidft4819]

He seems like foreigner in bollywood

[@rithikgupta9911]

I also thought this

[@justheretoruinyourday9499]

Lol

[@S_Heavens]

Whats bollywood? Lol.

[@rithikgupta9911]

@@S_Heavens north India film industry

[@Namster05]

What are those plates?? They look disgustingly good

[@kelz692]

Whatever hurts your bicep the most, do

[@unluckyseven04]

I got myself a 3rd degree burn on my arm but I see no gains! Liar!

[@kelz692]

@@unluckyseven04 lool

[@davidsalas9755]

Best way to do biceps is don't move your elbows try to stay still as must as possible you can get stronger biceps.

[@jmazz85786]

You know what’s also involved in shoulder flexion? Your freaking shoulders. I have to admit I will do this variation of curl once in awhile with a cable straight bar attachment. It’s just the front delts are also taking a lot of the work away from the biceps.

[@hannibal5179]

Nice chin

[@keung9597]

I hope you are joking😂😂😂😂

[@drmate2611]

Bro this ain't a joke 💀

[@keung9597]

@@drmate2611 💀💀

[@drmate2611]

@@keung9597 💀

[@jahan3150]

Yea this is ☠️

[@RooKangaRoo]

Literally increase the Weight/Sets after your “normal” rep becomes your easy rep. This video was so useless.

[@PeakPerformanceWorkouts]

Cool couldn’t move my are for three days nope thanks

[@ibrahimshah6079]

Who else noticed thaf the plate is 5 kilos

[@waltpopsgf977]

Bro how!!! 😂

[@sr.brainy3072]

good tip but the execution is still a bit off. dont lift your elbows that high, maybe around 2-3 inches lower than how the guy did it and dont forget to lean back during failure reps

[@ghostdogthesamurai]

Hi, I find that when I use less more momentum and focus on only using my arm to do the movement, It takes longer to finish my desired amount of reps due to the burning sensation. Is this a good thing or a bad thing.

[@GoodByeSkyHarborLive]

when we bring the arm foward or startin a bit more shoulder flexion, does that target the lower bicep area more?

[@lean4ever_]

I am not too sure. Will have to do some research

[@yerosmith1220]

The bicep curl is an elbow flexion movement, not a shoulder flexion movement. This is ridiculous!

[@kartikayjain1912]

thats not slightly forward

[@GrenadeLauncherYT]

There is nothing wrong with doing the 1st one. I only allow humerus movement to assist going past failure

[@Bunnie333]

Omg what size bar is that???? It's perfect! Link? Info?please !! I've been searching forever for the rightone ...

[@muhammadyuswarachmadi]

Les Mills Smart Bar for Body Pump.

[@kilner79]

people make anything for content these days duno why i waste my time watching videos as a week later everything changes again back to watching the old guys from the 80s that content dont change day to day

[@dracielgaming9612]

Why giving wrong information common man wake up

[@JuanFernandoCastroReyna-jn4te]

Just tight your Core and Pects and that already gives You all the stability that You need on Back and shoulders, with that you can go up with whatever you need from your shoulders.

[@christophercarr5744]

This never works bicep properly though

[@user-eh9oi6wg7b]

the other clip said that this is mistake 😟😟, now I'm confused 😦😦

[@sparky844]

Interesting.

[@S_Heavens]

Everythings wrong sometime or later like doing the triceps bench dip, upper barbell raises.

[@willy3169]

If you feel it in your biceps it works don’t bother with any of this waffle just do it how you do it

[@jerrycadarottestoungewiggl3176]

Awomen

[@avinerenberg2723]

Yes bro I’ve always been confused because a lot of people say this way is improper but personally I feel a way better workout and contraction from doing it this way with Shoulder/elbow flexion. At the end of the day just do what works for you!!!

[@sunnydays2020]

You had it but then you lost it.

[@FriedZime]

Yes, a slight movement is fine (but not necessary). However, what you showed was not at all slight.

[@valoranderson3755]

Everytime I do it l like this I'll have guys come up to me and tell me to do it another way

[@billygoatea7171]

I feel doing it more stricte is better for me it Eliminates swinging and and I foucs a lot on biceps and not on other muscles

[@authenticnewsandvideo]

i will share After Doing This..Just Wait

[@bruhmane1944]

Bro said slightly

[@raaaj5226]

Is he from 2forigeners in Bollywood

[@shadowsmaster3173]

Dude... no.

[@gentlejack2845]

Bro the first video is the real deal

[@TrungThanh-ni8wd]

The first one is right form. The second is so wrong

[@scottyelliott5440]

What did he say

[@mouraddahmani9664]

And than only shoulder work

[@krazy_w4fflez611]

lmao every video I’ve seen on this says the first one is correct

[@schnitzelkujo1136]

"Slightly"

[@mohammaddalloul9891]

Biceps are involved in shoulder flexion? Hmmm never hear that one before

[@NM-ho5qt]

They are just google it or ask chatgpt

[@mylarhyrule904]

Except with free weights, the very top of the movement has virtually zero weight on it…. With cable curls, maybe, but with free weights, keep your elbows slightly in front of your body and only flex the bicep while you curl, keep the elbows in place

[@shahnawazali2613]

That’s slightly 😂😂😂😂

[@AverageAhhCheeseburger]

The accent is so thick lmaao😂😂😂

[@youavictim8290]

just saw a video that told me to do the opposite 😂

[@abdullahalhabsi9302]

Thanks but I’m good

[@JakeWalker23664]

The next video says not to do this

[@johnclark7862]

Just watched two videos saying otherwise

[@CharlieDoesntSurf]

“Let your elbow move slightly” bro you shot your elbows out like a foot wtf

[@lean4ever_]

Yes I did realize the mistake.

[@bassimmnassri7226]

Thats not slightly like the that you will feel your shoulders even more than your biceps

[@ChanBoogie310]

It’s funny I saw a shirt that said not to move your elbows forward and now this telling me it’s okay to move them forward that’s why I don’t listen to any of this just ones that work for me

[@agustinlyon8173]

Thanks but , shouldn't we use a Z bar ? Because that one will fuck up the hand doll

[@zoak4813]

No lol i don't know what bar you're using

[@danirenee7438]

No

[@markambrose66]

Here's an idea for all of you in the comments: DO BOTH !

[@StrafinJr]

A different video said not to do the 2nd movement? Idk what to believe anymore 😅

[@lean4ever_]

Letting your elbows move slightly forward will lead to better bicep contraction try it yourself

[@mr.riceguy8285]

So that at the very top allow the weight is off your bicep? This doesn't make sense to me...

[@lean4ever_]

It's not that black and white. Biceps flex both at the elbow and shoulder joint. You not gonna lose tension having a bit of shoulder flexion. Think, after you fully contracted your biceps and flexed the elbow allow your elbows come up slightly to get that squeeze.

[@mr.riceguy8285]

@Lean4ever_ That makes sense actually. Even if I was to hold the weight at the top it would engage my bicep.

[@shashankreddy583]

Bruh!

[@haseebachu6611]

How not to curl👎

[@lisandromedeirosgoltz438]

wrong you never bring to the top position you release tension and rest on elbow joint

[@theilluminatedone525]

Skinny dude doing 5 pound barbel curls giving workout advice?

[@LouisFLL]

Just saw a video of a guy saying the exact contrary

[@lean4ever_]

Which one makes more sense to you?

[@LouisFLL]

​@@lean4ever_ i don't know honestly

[@user-kp1ih6bb9h]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@ChildWithNoContext]

Ok so your not wrong but in the video you brought your arms wayyyy to far forward, 2-3 inches is fine

[@lean4ever_]

Fair point

[@kennooo535]

Cursed plates

[@SL9Phoenix]

many videos said otherwise

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Yeah I’m good lol

[@rakshitrohan4155]

Bro just wanted to be different

[@FleetAdmiral833]

Nonsense. I did them that way, made no gains. Did them strict and my biceps grew rapidly. Good form and good tempo, with reps done to failure is all you need