Biceps exercise · resistance band
Resistance Band Seated Biceps Curl
The resistance band seated biceps curl is a resistance band exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- Target muscle
- Biceps
- Also works
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Body part
- Upper arms
How to do the resistance band seated biceps curl
- Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold the resistance band with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and arms extended down by your sides.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the resistance band up towards your shoulders.
- Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly lower the resistance band back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the biceps. The forearms work as secondary muscles. See all biceps exercises or every resistance band exercise.
