The Best Biceps Exercises

Top Exercises

Band One Arm Overhead Biceps Curl

Beginner / Handle Bands / Biceps / isolation

A unilateral bicep exercise focusing on the long head. The overhead position provides a deep stretch and increases the demand on the muscle.

Band Kneeling Preacher Curl

Beginner / Handle Bands / Biceps / pull

Isolates the biceps by stabilizing the arms. The kneeling position and band resistance ensure constant tension and a powerful peak contraction.

Band Horizontal Biceps Curl

Beginner / Handle Bands / Biceps / pull

A unique bicep exercise that keeps the arms in a horizontal plane. This maximizes tension on the bicep fibers throughout the entire range of motion.

Band Cross Chest Biceps Curl

Beginner / Handle Bands / Biceps / pull

Targets the brachialis and brachioradialis. Curling across the body shifts the focus to the outer arm for better thickness and forearm strength.

Band Concentration Curl

Beginner / Handle Bands / Biceps / pull

An isolation exercise that eliminates momentum. It provides a targeted stimulus for the biceps, helping to improve the mind-muscle connection.

Band Close Grip Biceps Curl

Beginner / Handle Bands / Biceps / pull

Emphasizes the outer head of the biceps. The close grip increases tension on the long head, helping to build the bicep peak.

One Arm Inner Biceps Curl

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Biceps / pull

A unilateral isolation exercise targeting the short head of the biceps. The outward arm angle emphasizes bicep thickness and the inner portion of the muscle.

Dumbbell Zottman Curl

Intermediate / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

A unique arm exercise that combines a standard curl with a reverse curl. It targets the biceps on the way up and the forearms on the way down.

Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl

Beginner / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

An isolation exercise that mimics the preacher bench mechanics while standing. It eliminates momentum to build the lower bicep and improve overall arm peak.

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl

Beginner / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

A bilateral arm exercise focusing on the forearm extensors and brachialis. It is essential for building a balanced, powerful-looking upper arm.

Dumbbell Standing One Arm Curl

Beginner / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

A unilateral bicep curl that ensures each arm works independently. It allows for a better mind-muscle connection and controlled execution.

Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl

Beginner / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

A unilateral forearm and bicep isolation exercise. The reverse grip specifically targets the brachioradialis and brachialis, improving grip strength and arm thickness.