Operation big arms often means one thing – bicep curls! After all, this isolation exercise is pretty easy to execute, making it ideal for lifters of all levels, and it delivers the goods when it comes ...

With all the noise online, it can be tough to figure out which exercises are actually worth your time. But according to Jeff Cavaliere, C.S.C.S., if you're chasing bigger arms, barbell curls need to ...

NO ONE BEGINS a workout hoping to lift less than they did in the last one. The goal is always to raise the bar (literally and figuratively), move more iron, crush more advanced exercise variations, do ...

Building bigger and stronger biceps is usually on a gym rookie’s first checklist, and that means doing curls, curls, and then some more curls. Even though training has seen many advancements over the ...

If your arm day consists of bicep curls on bicep curls, it might be time to switch things up and throw some bicep curl variations into the mix. Doing slightly different takes on the staple exercise ...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE You wrote something about eccentric muscle contractions. I didn't understand your message. Would you go at it again for me? I am quite interested in strength training, and I am even ...

Lying barbell curls are quickly becoming a favorite among fitness enthusiasts who want serious arm gains without complicated equipment. This movement, incredibly simple yet impressively effective, is ...

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IF YOU'RE LIKE MOST GUYS, then building big arms is likely one of your gym goals (even if you don't want to admit it!). And that's likely led you to do plenty of standing barbell and dumbbell biceps ...

The first versions of the barbell were found in the 1860s in European gymnasiums, but Alan Calvert of the Milo Barbell Co. is credited with the first barbell patent in 1902. For the past 123 years, ...

Are bicep curls alone enough to pump up your upper arms? Photo: Getty Images Strong and defined arms are not only eye-catching but also offer several advantages in everyday life. With more strength, ...