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How to increase bicep (bar) curls?

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Asked by: Traci Akers

How can I increase my biceps curls?

Build the guns tip number three is going to be hand placement. And pressure. So you can either go really wide grip through here medium grip or a narrow grip. And that's really due to your preference.

How do I build my bicep bars?

You want to keep your elbows. In front of your hips at all time maintain neutral spine elbows running hips keep your wrists straight and bring the bar up.

Why do I struggle with bicep curls?

The trouble with doing curls as the primary method of biceps-building is that they are an isolation exercise for a set of muscles that don’t primarily work in isolation. The biceps work with the triceps, shoulders, traps, and lats to allow the shoulder and elbow to function optimally.

How do I make my barbell arms bigger?

To do a barbell curl:

  1. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold the barbell with your arms at your side, palms facing out.
  3. While exhaling, slowly curl the barbell up toward your chest. …
  4. Hold the position for a second, then slowly lower the barbell to its starting position.
  5. Repeat 12 to 15 times.


How fast do biceps grow?

It’s only after an average of three to six months that you experience hypertrophy or a gain in muscle mass. That said, genetics play a critical role in the development of muscle growth, so the adaptability and growth timeline will vary from person to person.

Why is my bicep not getting bigger?

There are two main training errors people make that keep their biceps from growing. These are overtraining the biceps (often unintentionally) and a lack of variation in training techniques. Adding additional biceps focused workouts and trying multiple biceps exercises doesn’t work.

How many bicep curls should I do to get bigger arms?

Increasing Bicep Size



At least eight sets are needed to stimulate muscle growth. Therefore, you would need to complete eight sets of bicep curls to adequately overload your biceps and cause them to increase in size. Each set should consist of five to 12 repetitions.

Is curling 30 pound dumbbells good?

Yes, curling 30 lb dumbbells for reps is good, providing that your lifting technique is also good. The more reps that you can perform with good form, the more impressive curling 30 lbs is.

Do biceps respond better to high reps?

Biceps are best suited for intermediate reps. High reps tend to make them look flatter once the pump subsides, but very low reps aren’t effective at stimulating maximum growth.