Machine Curl
Prepare for the machine bicep curl by adjusting the seat height and selecting your desired weight on the stack.
As you sit on the machine, ensure that your upper arms rest comfortably on the padding. If necessary, make adjustments to the seat for proper alignment.
Hold the bar with an underhand grip, maintaining a shoulder-width distance between your hands.
Gently bend your elbows to lift the weight and create tension in the biceps.
Gradually curl the weight upward, aiming for maximum range of motion, and contract your biceps at the top of the movement.
Pause briefly, and then slowly lower the weight back down.
Continue the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Machine Curl Tips
Ensure that you perform the exercise with a complete range of motion, allowing the weight to reach its maximum extension without making contact with the stack.
Maintain a slow and controlled tempo throughout each repetition, emphasizing proper form and technique.
If you have a training partner, the bicep machine can be advantageous for executing heavy negative curls, where you focus on the lowering phase of the movement under controlled resistance.