Lots of guys skip hammer curls on arm day, but Jay Cutler swears by this often-overlooked exercise for building bicep width. Cutler is a retired professional bodybuilder and four-time Mr. Olympia ...

This subtle grip change could be the missing link in your arm training routine.

The majority of us know what bicep curls are and have done them at some point in our fitness journey. If you’ve ever grabbed a pair of dumbbells and been told to “just do curls,” you might’ve never ...

Looking to upgrade your arm workouts? This underrated curl variation could be the secret to thicker, more defined ...

(CNN) — While there is no magic bullet for gaining strength, variety is key. To that end, although classic bicep curls often take center stage for building arm strength, another arm exercise deserves ...

Operation big arms often means one thing – bicep curls! After all, this isolation exercise is pretty easy to execute, making it ideal for lifters of all levels, and it delivers the goods when it comes ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Curls are the classic ...

The Biceps Curl is one of the most universally recognized weight training exercises of all time. It's a common reference in pop culture, particularly if the character is depicted as a "gym rat." But ...