The next time you are doing bicep curls, remember this

3 Apr 2023 · 1 min

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In this instructional clip, fitness coach Eric Roberts explains why the human body instinctively tries to make bicep curls easier and how that leads to poor form and potential injury. He identifies two main cheating mechanisms: (1) rounding the shoulder forward, which shortens the range of motion and reduces bicep activation, and (2) using excessive momentum by swinging the body when the weight becomes challenging. Roberts advises keeping the shoulder and elbow pulled back throughout the movement, using lighter weight if necessary to maintain proper posture, and keeping the torso locked to prevent swinging. Following these cues ensures safer execution and maximizes bicep engagement.

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Okay, when you are doing a bicep curl, here is how the human body is trying to make you fuck up this bicep curl. So the weight is down here and the top of your bicep is up here. Because your body doesn't want to do hard things, it wants to find a way to make it easier. The 2 main ways it does this is, number one, it is going to try to bring these 2 points closer together by rounding your shoulder forward so that there's less range of motion your body has to do. The only issue is if you let your body do that, you are going to injure your bicep and your shoulder over time, and you're not going to work your bicep as much. So number one, you need to make sure you keep your shoulder and your elbow pulled back the entire time to avoid injury and to actually work your bicep. And if you can't do that, then you need to go lighter weight. And number 2, simply trying to generate too much momentum, because when it gets difficult, your body's going to want to swing. So just make sure you keep your body locked in stone