Biceps Curl
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-LongBox
- Repetitions: 8–12 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Sit upright facing the straps. Hold one strap in each hand with arms straight in front at shoulder height, palms facing up, spine tall on the sit bones
Instructions
Exhale to bend the elbows and bring the hands toward the shoulders while keeping the upper arms lifted and steady. Inhale to extend the elbows and return the arms to the starting position without dropping the height of the arms or leaning the torso back
Teaching cues
- Upper arms stay still
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