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Biceps at the gym · supplementary strength

Main focus: biceps, with preparation and supplementary movements. There are 10 movements in total, not all hard sets for the same muscle. Start with one set of the main exercises if returning to training.

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A bench, dumbbells and strength equipment in a bright gym. AI-generated image.
A bench, dumbbells and strength equipment in a bright gym. AI-generated image.
Approximate duration
46 min
Level
Intermediate
Session
10 exercises
Demonstrations
10 with video

Prepare your workout

Equipment
Dumbbells, Resistance band, Chair and Towel; Clear gym space
Before you choose
General option for adults. Check each exercise's equipment and avoid improvised supports.
Intensity
Comfortable load with about 3 reps in reserve. You need not complete every set if technique worsens or you become tired.
Warm-up
Before the session, complete one gentle round of the three listed movements. Allow about 6 minutes for preparation, transitions and rehearsing the first exercise; extend this if needed. Rehearse the first exercise with light resistance before its sets, keeping breathing comfortable.

Duration is approximate. Prepare your equipment and take the indicated rests; needing more rest can make the workout longer.

PREPARE TO MOVE

Your warm-up

Start with this gentle preparation before your working sets. The listed duration includes the warm-up.

  1. Knee-raise march

    60–90 s at a comfortable pace

    Stand in a clear area to march on the spot or move slowly forward. Raise one knee comfortably, coordinating the opposite arm. Place the foot down with control and alternate in a steady rhythm.

    What you train: Trains arm-leg coordination and balance while raising each knee.

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  2. Self-resisted biceps curl

    1 × 5 gentle repetitions per side

    Keep one elbow beside your body; place the other hand on its wrist. Bend the elbow towards your shoulder against gentle hand resistance. Straighten slowly against that resistance, then change arms.

    What you train: Works the biceps against resistance provided by your other hand.

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  3. Seated thoracic rotation

    1 × 5 gentle repetitions per side

    Sit upright with feet grounded and arms crossed over your chest. Gently rotate your chest to one side without moving your pelvis. Return to the centre with control and turn the other way.

    What you train: Trains upper-back mobility from a stable seated position.

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STEP BY STEP

Your complete workout

10 exercises
  1. Gentle wrist mobility

    Additional exercise

    1 × 6

    How to do it
    1. With relaxed arms, gently open and close your hands without maximum squeezing.
    2. Make small wrist circles within a comfortable range.
    3. Reverse direction and finish by relaxing hands and forearms.

    What it trainsMobilises hands and wrists before gripping or weight-bearing exercises.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Relax your arms, open and close hands, and make small, comfortable wrist circles in both directions.

    Technique cueKeep movement gentle without forcing end ranges.

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    Use your card's small, comfortable circles without forcing the range.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
    To progress
    Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
    Avoid this mistake
    Moving your wrist into a painful end position.
    View exercise guide
  2. Shoulder circles

    Additional exercise

    1 × 6

    How to do it
    1. Sit or stand with your arms relaxed at your sides.
    2. Make small, slow shoulder circles backwards.
    3. Reverse direction, then let your shoulders relax.

    What it trainsGently mobilises the shoulders and shoulder blades before activity.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Sitting or standing, let your arms relax. Make small, slow circles with your shoulders backwards, then forwards.

    Technique cueKeep your head still and breathe naturally.

    Watch the demonstration for Shoulder circlesBromley Healthcare · English · Opens a new tab
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    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Make smaller circles.
    To progress
    Make the circles larger only within a comfortable range of movement.
    Avoid this mistake
    Moving abruptly or tensing your neck.
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  3. Standing band curl

    Train

    2 × 8

    How to do it
    1. Stand on the band with both feet, holding ends palms forward.
    2. Bend elbows towards shoulders, upper arms beside your body.
    3. Lower slowly until elbows straighten, maintaining your grip.

    What it trainsWorks the biceps against increasing elastic resistance.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Stand on the band's centre with both feet. Keep elbows at your sides, bend arms and return slowly without releasing the ends.

    Technique cueStart with light tension and ensure the band is secure underfoot.

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    Open the demonstration on its original page. Follow your app card's range, equipment and prescription.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
    To progress
    Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
    Avoid this mistake
    Lifting elbows or letting the band slip free.
    View exercise guide
  4. Seated concentration curl

    Train

    2 × 8

    How to do it
    1. Sit with legs apart, resting the back of your upper arm against your inner thigh.
    2. Curl the dumbbell palm up without lifting your upper arm.
    3. Lower slowly to extend the elbow, then set up the other side.

    What it trainsWorks one biceps with thigh support to limit momentum.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Sit with legs apart and the back of your upper arm resting against your inner thigh. Bend the elbow and lower slowly; change sides.

    Technique cueRest the arm on your thigh without digging the elbow into your knee.

    Watch the demonstration for Seated concentration curlCatalyst Athletics · Audio not verified; written guide in English · Opens a new tab
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    Demonstrates the variation with the stated equipment; follow the app's prescription and range.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
    To progress
    Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
    Avoid this mistake
    Turning your wrist or lifting your arm from the support.
    View exercise guide
  5. Bottle or dumbbell hammer curl

    Train

    2 × 8

    How to do it
    1. Hold closed bottles or dumbbells at your sides with palms facing inward.
    2. Bend elbows to raise the weights, keeping upper arms beside your trunk.
    3. Lower in two seconds without turning hands or bending wrists.

    What it trainsWorks elbow flexors and grip with palms facing each other.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Hold the weights with palms facing each other. Bend elbows without moving shoulders and lower over two seconds.

    Technique cueKeep wrists straight and grip direction unchanged.

    Watch the demonstration for Bottle or dumbbell hammer curlNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) · Audio not verified; written guide in English · Opens a new tab
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    Demonstrates the variation with the stated equipment; follow the app's prescription and range.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
    To progress
    Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
    Avoid this mistake
    Swinging your back to lift the weight.
    View exercise guide
  6. Seated dumbbell curl

    Train

    2 × 8

    How to do it
    1. Sit with feet grounded and dumbbells beside you, palms forward.
    2. Bend elbows without moving shoulders forward or shifting your trunk.
    3. Lower slowly to extend arms with elbows at your sides.

    What it trainsWorks the biceps while sitting helps limit body swing.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Sit with feet grounded and arms at your sides. Bend elbows to raise dumbbells, then lower with control.

    Technique cueKeep the trunk still; only forearms move.

    Watch the demonstration for Seated dumbbell curlPhysitrack · Audio not verified; written guide in English · Opens a new tab
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    The original page includes written instructions in Spanish. Open the demonstration on that page. Follow your app card's range, equipment and prescription.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
    To progress
    Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
    Avoid this mistake
    Moving your shoulder forward.
    View exercise guide
  7. Seated shoulder-blade squeeze

    Additional exercise

    1 × 6

    How to do it
    1. Sit with feet grounded, arms relaxed and shoulders away from ears.
    2. Gently bring shoulder blades together without arching or lifting your chest.
    3. Hold three seconds, then fully relax.

    What it trainsPractises drawing shoulder blades together with relaxed neck and shoulders.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Sit with feet grounded, gently draw shoulder blades together for three seconds, then relax.

    Technique cueUse a small movement without maximum squeezing.

    Watch the demonstration for Seated shoulder-blade squeezePhysitrack · Audio not verified; written guide in English · Opens a new tab
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    The original page includes written instructions in Spanish. Open the demonstration on that page. Follow your app card's range, equipment and prescription.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
    To progress
    Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
    Avoid this mistake
    Squeezing maximally or raising your shoulders.
    View exercise guide
  8. Towel squeeze and release

    Additional exercise

    1 × 6

    How to do it
    1. Roll a towel so one hand can comfortably wrap around it.
    2. Squeeze moderately for three seconds while breathing.
    3. Open your fingers and fully release before using the other hand.

    What it trainsTrains grip strength and alternating hand pressure and relaxation.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Roll up a towel and squeeze moderately for three seconds. Release fully and alternate hands.

    Technique cueFully relax between squeezes; do not seek maximum force.

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    Follow your card's moderate pressure and 3-second hold; this demonstration does not require wringing the towel.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
    To progress
    Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
    Avoid this mistake
    Maintaining a maximum contraction or holding your breath.
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  9. Forearm pronation and supination

    Additional exercise

    1 × 6

    How to do it
    1. Hold a light bottle, elbow bent beside your body and forearm forward.
    2. Slowly turn the forearm palm up without moving your shoulder.
    3. Rotate palm down, keeping your elbow in place.

    What it trainsTrains control of palm-up and palm-down forearm rotation.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Keep your bent elbow beside your body and slowly turn your palm up and down without moving your shoulder.

    Technique cueHold the bottle near its centre to keep the weight close.

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    The demonstration uses a dumbbell; the app card proposes a light bottle. Avoid a long lever.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
    To progress
    Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
    Avoid this mistake
    Rotating your whole arm.
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  10. Unloaded arm opening

    Additional exercise

    1 × 6

    How to do it
    1. Sit or stand with your arms in front at a comfortable height.
    2. Gently open them sideways without moving your trunk.
    3. Slowly bring your arms back together in front.

    What it trainsTrains shoulder movement and arm coordination without added load.

    Rest
    Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
    Tempo
    Controlled, without holding your breath
    Effort reserve
    RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
    The movement, step by step

    Sitting or standing, gently open your arms at a comfortable height, then bring them back together in front. Keep your shoulders relaxed and torso stable.

    Technique cueRelax your shoulders; your hands do not need to go behind your body.

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    The demonstration opens arms from the lap and returns while exhaling. This supports the card as a variation; keep the range comfortable without forcing your back.

    Variations and mistakes to avoid
    More accessible
    Keep your arms below shoulder height.
    To progress
    Add a short pause as you open your arms without arching your back.
    Avoid this mistake
    Forcing your shoulder range or pushing your chest out too far.
    View exercise guide

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FINISH THE SESSION

Finish and prepare your next step.

Walk slowly and breathe comfortably for 2–3 minutes. Allow at least one recovery day before repeating hard strength work for the same muscle group.

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General routines for adults. If you have a health condition, an injury, are pregnant or have medical instructions, consult your professional before starting and ask for adaptations. Stop if you experience pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness.