Drag Curls
This biceps exercise mainly works your biceps (long head), with help from your biceps (short head), brachialis and forearm. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Drag Curls
Begin standing, holding dumbbells with palms facing forward. As you curl, drag the weights up by keeping them close and sliding them against your body, finishing near your shoulder area.
Common mistakes
Ensure elbows remain pinned back and don't drift forward. Maintain a steady tempo without using momentum.
Breathing
Inhale at the starting position. Exhale as you perform the curl, inhaling again while returning to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Biceps (Long Head)
Secondary Muscles
Biceps (Short Head), Brachialis, Forearm
Tertiary Muscles
Shoulders
