Band Horizontal Biceps Curl
Description
The band horizontal biceps curl uses a resistance band anchored to the side at chest height. Standing perpendicular to the anchor, you curl the band across your body horizontally. The horizontal pull and across-body angle hits the bicep with strong peak contraction and a different stimulus than vertical curls.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Horizontal Biceps Curl Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band to a chest-height anchor on your right side.
- Stand perpendicular to the anchor with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the band end with your left hand.
- Step away from the anchor to create band tension.
- Brace your core and stand tall.
- Curl the band across your body to your right shoulder by bending the elbow.
- Squeeze the bicep hard at the peak contraction.
- Slowly extend back to the starting position. Switch sides.
Band Horizontal Biceps Curl Form & Visual
Band Horizontal Biceps Curl Benefits
- Different angle than vertical curls
- Strong peak bicep contraction
- Constant band tension through the range
- Hits short head of biceps
- Useful for breaking through curl plateaus
- Easy to scale by changing band tension
Band Horizontal Biceps Curl Muscles Worked
- Biceps brachii (short head)
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
Band Horizontal Biceps Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Cross Body Curl
- Concentration Curl
- Cable Curl
- Spider Curl
