Bicep Curl
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when I train my bicep using dumb bells the first thing that hurts is my forearm which stops me from going heavier,
do i need to work on my forearms more so I can lift heavier weights to work by bicep
do i need to work on my forearms more so I can lift heavier weights to work by bicep
Use a barbell mate. Start with the move of starting from the elbow at a 90 degree angle and move to 180, back down to 90 then to 180, do 8 reps at 4 sets and see how you feel.
Try loosening your grip on the dumbell m8.Most peeps get this and thats exactly what causes it when you start to push heavier and heavier weights.Its hard to get used to at first but after a short time your hand will naturally grip the dumbell looser
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the dumbell has a stainless bar which are a sod to grip espeically when you have a sweaty hands,I do sometimes wear gloves
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no mate theres not a lot of anything in there really as its the health club innmy local hotel,no bars just free weights dumb bells the heaviest being 37.5k whcih I flat press so i may have toi change gyms as theres not enough weight,there is also single cable machine,shoulder and chest press
Do you wear straps when training back? If so you may have a weak grip.
Personally I only use straps for shrugs and deadlifts so that my grip is strong. It used to go first but the more you train the better it gets and it never normally lets me down now.
Personally I only use straps for shrugs and deadlifts so that my grip is strong. It used to go first but the more you train the better it gets and it never normally lets me down now.
I have this bother too, forearms usually restrict me a bit
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your form is probably shit. no offence. try dropping to 10 or 12kg, concentrate very hard on keeping a loose grip, keep your back straight, upper arm perfectly still with elbow 2" from your side and ensuring youre only engaging your bicep to lift the weight. you dont need to lift much weight to have your biceps screaming in agony.
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your form is probably shit. no offence. try dropping to 10 or 12kg, concentrate very hard on keeping a loose grip, keep your back straight, upper arm perfectly still with elbow 2" from your side and ensuring youre only engaging your bicep to lift the weight. you dont need to lift much weight to have your biceps screaming in agony.
I did drop the weight and loosened my grip,seems a lot better now,we will see in a few months time
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