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^^^^^^ just wondering what excersizes to do if the outside head of my biceps are slackin a little bit
Which head of the bicep is predominantly activated is more determined by elbow position/angle in relation to the shoulder. I will say that both heads are always activated during the flexion motion - its just that one position may activate one head just a little more or less than the other...
Elbows in front (like preacher curls) will activate the lateral (outer) head slightly more. Elbows at the side (barbell curl - if you keep your elbows still) activates both heads. Elbows back (incline curl - again if you keep your elbows still) activates the medial (inner) head slightly more.
^^^^^^ just wondering what excersizes to do if the outside head of my biceps are slackin a little bit
Can you flex one head of your biceps without flexing the other?
i hear u man it just seems like the outside head of my bi needs to get hit harder so i was seeing how to isolate it more when i hit arms
Which head of the bicep is predominantly activated is more determined by elbow position/angle in relation to the shoulder. I will say that both heads are always activated during the flexion motion - its just that one position may activate one head just a little more or less than the other...
Elbows in front (like preacher curls) will activate the lateral (outer) head slightly more. Elbows at the side (barbell curl - if you keep your elbows still) activates both heads. Elbows back (incline curl - again if you keep your elbows still) activates the medial (inner) head slightly more.
Solid advice right there. In addition, curls using a hammer grip or reverse grip will hit the brachialis muscle which, when developed, will make the outer bicep appear larger.











































































