Single Arm Bent Side Curl
Also known as: Standing Side Curl
A steady strength rep: set starting position (arm abducted), then curl up (lateral), and control the lower (lateral).
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Exercise Execution (3 steps)
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Where this is covered
Every place we teach the bent side curl — videos, course lessons, books and workouts.
Workouts that use it
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Joint Actions
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