Why: The basic, tried-and-true biceps curl is the first step to big biceps. You'll start working elbow flexion, the basic ...

Wrist curls isolate the forearm muscles, which are essential for hammer grip strength. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell or ...

“Exercises such as barbell curls and tricep extensions concentrate both biceps and triceps, respectively, to promote muscle definition and strength,” says fitness expert Mahesh Ghaneka ...

Return under control to the start position. Why: The barbell bicep curl is the king of arm exercises, and for good reason. You'll be able to load the bar with additional weight, but be sensible ...

Lie on your back with one foot on the ground and one lifted toward the ceiling. Push through your grounded heel to raise your ...

If there’s an exercise that dominates ... you should be able to load up the barbell and go a lot heavier than you would doing a regular bicep curl. If you don't want to stray too far from ...

By doing barbell rows – a.k.a. bent over rows – correctly, you can reap the benefits of this excellent compound exercise sooner: namely building big lats – the big muscles on your back that ...