Combining back and biceps workouts saves time, works the same muscles, and allows for an extra day of rest. Start with back exercises like wide-grip pullups, then move onto bicep exercises like seated dumbbell curls. Combining a back and biceps workout makes sense for several reasons. The most obvious reason is that the exercises contained […]
Biceps workouts using free weights and weight machines can strengthen biceps, shoulders, and back. Popular exercises include standing barbell curls, dumbbell curls, and close-grip pull-ups. A spotter is recommended for safety. Biceps workouts can help strengthen your biceps, which in turn can help strengthen your shoulders and back. Good bicep workouts take advantage of free […]
The biceps are commonly targeted in strength training workouts, with dumbbell exercises such as hammer curls, concentration curls, and incline curls. Hammer curls are the most popular and involve holding a dumbbell in each hand and bringing it up towards the shoulder. Concentration curls are done seated with a dumbbell in one hand, while preacher […]
Biceps tendon ruptures can cause pain, swelling, and loss of function in the arm. Proximal ruptures are common and have few symptoms, while distal ruptures often require surgery to repair. Treatment varies depending on the type of rupture. The bicep muscle and tendons are just one example of a few of the many surface structures […]
