Biceps curl
At least one paper behind this review states what this option was measured against. That is not a ranking, and this option carries no evidence profile of its own.
- isolationStrength · 3 papers put it here
- Exercise: Biceps curl with a dumbbell - Starting position: Stand with elbow in full extension, forearm supinated, opposite arm behind back - Range of motion: Flexion-extension of the elbow - Grip: Hold a dumbbell - Tempo: 3-second concentric, 4-second eccentric - Technique cue: Forearm supinated - Progressive overload: Increase weight by 5% when completing 4 sets of 8 repetitions
Neurophysiological Responses After Short-Term Strength Training of the Biceps Brachii MusclePerformed on a machine, cadence of 15 reps/min (2s eccentric, 2s concentric) for low intensity; freely chosen cadence for high intensity.
Energy cost of isolated resistance exercises across low- to high-intensities
Measured in sets × reps — 4 of 4 library steps using ex.strength.dumbbell-biceps-curl are prescribed in this unit.
- Load: 80% of 1RM - Sets: 4 sets - Repetitions: 6-8 repetitions - Rest between sets: 3-minute recovery period - Sessions per week: 3 times per week - Total programme length: 4 weeks (12 sessions) - Progressive overload: Increase training weight by 5% when completing 4 sets of 8 repetitions - Repetition tempo: 3-second concentric, 4-second eccentric
Neurophysiological Responses After Short-Term Strength Training of the Biceps Brachii Muscle
dumbbell · beginner — from the exercise catalogue, which is where equipment is authored.
Heavy-load strength training at 80% of 1RM; supervised training; controlled repetition timing (3-second concentric, 4-second eccentric); progressive overload; technical skill or coaching for proper form and execution.
Neurophysiological Responses After Short-Term Strength Training of the Biceps Brachii Muscle
The exercise is made harder by increasing the load by 5% when participants can complete 4 sets of 8 repetitions, following the principle of progressive overload. The tempo is controlled with a 3-second concentric and 4-second eccentric phase.
Neurophysiological Responses After Short-Term Strength Training of the Biceps Brachii Muscle
- The study involved healthy adults with no recent history of strength training. - The exercise protocol was heavy-load strength training at 80% of 1RM, which may pose a risk for injury if not performed correctly. - The repetition timing was controlled with a 3-second concentric and 4-second eccentric phase, requiring proper technique to avoid injury. - No specific contraindications or safety precautions are mentioned beyond general ethical approval and informed consent.
Neurophysiological Responses After Short-Term Strength Training of the Biceps Brachii Muscle
Minimal or home (dumbbells); Home or gym
Neurophysiological Responses After Short-Term Strength Training of the Biceps Brachii MuscleFacility or specialist (selectorised machine)
Energy cost of isolated resistance exercises across low- to high-intensities
- Deadlift — a paper measured this option against it“Multi-joint lower-body exercises (Romanian deadlift” · R. Juřík, P. Šťastný, D. Kolinger et al. (2025) · 10.1186/s13102-025-01161-y
- Romanian deadlift — a paper measured this option against it“Multi-joint lower-body exercises (Romanian deadlift” · R. Juřík, P. Šťastný, D. Kolinger et al. (2025) · 10.1186/s13102-025-01161-y
- Front squat — a paper measured this option against it“dumbbell front squat” · R. Juřík, P. Šťastný, D. Kolinger et al. (2025) · 10.1186/s13102-025-01161-y
- Leg press — a paper measured this option against it“leg press) were compared against single-joint upper-body exercises” · R. Juřík, P. Šťastný, D. Kolinger et al. (2025) · 10.1186/s13102-025-01161-y
- Bench press — a paper measured this option against it“bench press” · A. Paoli, P. Gentil, T. Moro, G. Marcolin, A. Bianco (2017) · 10.3389/fphys.2017.01105
- Smith machine exercise — a paper measured this option against it“smith machine-squat” · S. D. Soligon, Deivid G. da Silva, J. Bergamasco et al. (2020) · 10.1007/s00421-020-04446-x
- Leg curl machine — a paper measured this option against it“prone leg curl machine” · S. D. Soligon, Deivid G. da Silva, J. Bergamasco et al. (2020) · 10.1007/s00421-020-04446-x
A paper measuring one option against another does not make the two interchangeable, and it does not say which to choose. These are listed as what the papers did, and nothing here proposes a substitution.