TRX Bicep Curl
The TRX Bicep Curl primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a suspension isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
Hold suspension straps at an angle and curl your body toward your hands.
| Equipment | Suspension |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Vertical Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head) |
| Secondary | Brachialis, Brachioradialis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Primary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Short Head) (biceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp suspension trainer handles. Lean body to create resistance angle. Execution: Pull body or weight upward until upper arms are at sides. Lower under control to starting position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head).
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