Strength

Band Curl

Band Curl, an effective strength exercise, targets your biceps to enhance size and stamina. Ideal for a total-body strengthening regimen, this simple exercise involves curling a resistance band.
View all exercises
Band Curl instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand tall with feet hips-width apart and a resistance band under your feet.
2
Hold both ends of the band with your palms facing forward, keeping your elbows close to your body.
3
Bend your elbows and curl your hands towards your shoulders.
4
Keep your upper body still; avoid leaning back or using your shoulders to lift the band.
5
Slowly lower your hands back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Stand tall with feet hips-width apart and a resistance band under your feet.
Hold both ends of the band with your palms facing forward, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Bend your elbows and curl your hands towards your shoulders.
Keep your upper body still; avoid leaning back or using your shoulders to lift the band.
Slowly lower your hands back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Equipment needed
Bands
Barbell
Battle Ropes
Bench
Bosu
Box
Cables
Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
Pull-Up Bar
Yoga Ball
Muscles used
This is some text inside of a div block.
Back
Front
Strength distributions
This graph shows how much weight men and women could lift for a single maximum-effort rep.
Explore other exercises
Bodyweight
Bodyweight Tibialis Raise with trainwell
Bodyweight Tibialis Raise
Sharpen leg strength and balance with Bodyweight Tibialis Raises. This easy exercise targets shin muscles, aiding stability, preventing shin splints and boosting endurance. Ideal for runners and athletes. It's performed by lifting toes, with your heels grounded.
Try it out
Strength
Machine Chest Fly with trainwell
Machine Chest Fly
The Machine Chest Fly isolates pecs to boost strength and sculpt the chest. This exercise, involving wide arm openings and a hugging motion, emphasizes the outer chest for a defined look.
Try it out
Strength
Kettlebell Forward Lunge Hold with trainwell
Kettlebell Forward Lunge Hold
Strengthen your lower body with the Kettlebell Forward Lunge Hold. This exercise engages your thighs and glutes, improves balance and stability, and aids in endurance development. A full-body workout in one move!
Try it out
Start your fitness journey today
Enjoying exercises like Band Curl, but want more personalization? Join trainwell to build a stronger, healthier, and more confident version of you.
Work with a trainer