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§ L · Exercises · BicepsUpdated 4/2026

Band Concentration Curl

Builds the biceps and improves elbow flexion strength. That helps with pulling exercises and carrying.

Muscle group
Biceps
Equipment
Resistance band
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Moderate technique
One side at a time

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Biceps
Supporting muscles
Forearm

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Sit on the edge of a bench and brace your elbow against the inside of your thigh.

  2. 02

    Grip the resistance band and let your arm hang down.

  3. 03

    Curl the band upward by squeezing your biceps.

  4. 04

    Lower it back down under control.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide
What it works

Builds the biceps and improves elbow flexion strength. That helps with pulling exercises and carrying.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in your biceps. It should not be felt mainly in your shoulder or wrist.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is moving the elbow or swinging the torso. Keep your elbow braced against your thigh and move with control.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Band Concentration Curl is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 05 · Tips

Keep your elbow fixed in place and focus only on your biceps doing the work.

A classic biceps isolation exercise.

More exercises: Biceps

§ 06 · Same muscles

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