BB Curls

Sweed · 06-21-2002, 10:33 AM

I need some advice about BB Curls. I heard that your back had to be straight when doing BB Curls, but when I'm doing BB Curls I'm able to get a better lift when my back is leaning backwards just a little bit & my chest is out. Is that good?

Craft · 06-21-2002, 10:44 AM

Try standing up against a wall, back to the wall...

If you're having to lean backwards a bit, perhaps you're trying to lift too much weight? Some cheating with barbell curls is exceptable at times though...
Try the wall method to keep strict form.

Scotty the Body · 06-21-2002, 11:34 AM

Its ok as long as your back isn't moving, if you have to swing your back from a forward to leaning backwards then your doing to much weight. It's ok to cheat your last rep or two that way but not the whole set.

TJohn · 06-21-2002, 03:57 PM

Just make sure you're starting in a straight (erect) position, don't lean forward at the start of the curl. It's been said above if you're rocking you're doing too much weight.

TJohn

**Mudge** · 06-21-2002, 04:00 PM

I usually put one foot forward a little bit to help stabalize my body. I'm a little tall so I watch my back as well, and I found that staggering my feet like this helps. Remember to use the muscle not momentum, and you should be fine.

mick01 · 06-22-2002, 12:58 AM

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Originally posted by Sweed
I need some advice about BB Curls. I heard that your back had to be straight when doing BB Curls, but when I'm doing BB Curls I'm able to get a better lift when my back is leaning backwards just a little bit & my chest is out. Is that good?

Are leaning back or are you retracting the scapula?

Curling with the scapula retracted is the best way to go. Basically you’re creating a safe posture for lifting. Engaging your back muscles to keep proper alignment.
I can lift more with my scapula retracted as well. It makes for a more "stable" lift.

**Prince** · 06-22-2002, 10:23 AM

you just want to keep the swinging to a minimum.

Miss LeDix · 06-22-2002, 05:18 PM

And speaking of bicep curls...is it best to curl one arm at a time (alternating) or both at once. I can lift heavier wieght when only doing one arm at a time. Thoughts?

**Prince** · 06-22-2002, 06:00 PM

I do not think that either barbell or dumbbell is better than the other, you should use both in your work-outs.

Miss LeDix · 06-22-2002, 06:22 PM

I barely ever do barbell curls, I never feel 'right' doing them. It prefer dumbbells...because it's easier to make sure you have good form.

06-21-2002, 10:33 AM	#1
Sweed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where-ever Posts: 7	BB Curls I need some advice about BB Curls. I heard that your back had to be straight when doing BB Curls, but when I'm doing BB Curls I'm able to get a better lift when my back is leaning backwards just a little bit & my chest is out. Is that good?
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06-21-2002, 10:44 AM	#2
Craft __________ Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Victoria - BC Posts: 691	Try standing up against a wall, back to the wall... If you're having to lean backwards a bit, perhaps you're trying to lift too much weight? Some cheating with barbell curls is exceptable at times though... Try the wall method to keep strict form.
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06-21-2002, 11:34 AM	#3
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Its ok as long as your back isn't moving, if you have to swing your back from a forward to leaning backwards then your doing to much weight. It's ok to cheat your last rep or two that way but not the whole set.
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06-21-2002, 04:00 PM	#5
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,056 Photos: 1	I usually put one foot forward a little bit to help stabalize my body. I'm a little tall so I watch my back as well, and I found that staggering my feet like this helps. Remember to use the muscle not momentum, and you should be fine.
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Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,932 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	you just want to keep the swinging to a minimum.
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06-21-2002, 03:57 PM	#4
TJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 445	Just make sure you're starting in a straight (erect) position, don't lean forward at the start of the curl. It's been said above if you're rocking you're doing too much weight. TJohn

06-22-2002, 05:18 PM	#8
Miss LeDix Sassy Lady! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,754	And speaking of bicep curls...is it best to curl one arm at a time (alternating) or both at once. I can lift heavier wieght when only doing one arm at a time. Thoughts?
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06-22-2002, 06:00 PM	#9
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,932 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	I do not think that either barbell or dumbbell is better than the other, you should use both in your work-outs.
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06-22-2002, 06:22 PM	#10
Miss LeDix Sassy Lady! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,754	I barely ever do barbell curls, I never feel 'right' doing them. It prefer dumbbells...because it's easier to make sure you have good form.
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