How to do the Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball)
Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball) is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using medicine ball, it falls under the balance category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.
Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball) demonstration · © GymiaFit
Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball) at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball) step by step
- 1Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- 2Hold a medicine ball with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and let your arms hang down by your sides.
- 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the medicine ball up towards your shoulders.
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
- 5Inhale and slowly lower the medicine ball back down to the starting position.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball) — questions
What muscles does the Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball) work?
The Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball) primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball)?
You need medicine ball. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball) suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on Stability Ball)?
Band Alternating Biceps Curl, Band Concentration Curl, Band One Arm Overhead Biceps Curl train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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