The Exercises You Need To Know To Have a Great Biceps Workout: Part 1

Let's take a look at some of the exercises that you need to really get an amazing biceps workout. Now, you may think that there is one simple way to target your biceps - the curl. In some ways you are right, but there are a huge amount of variations on the curl that allow you to include different muscles, challenge your body, focus on specific muscles, and change up your biceps workout routine so that your body does not get used to the same exercises over and over.
So, lets look at some specific exercises. The first, and the core of most biceps workouts is the standing barbell curl. This is great because it allows you to lift a heavier weight and works more of your muscle. Stand with feet shoulder width apart with a barbell at thigh level. Curl your arms as you lift the weight up to your shoulders. Lift the barbell as high as you can without moving your elbows. Slowly lower the barbell until they get back to the starting position. Make sure to keep a slight bend in your elbows at the bottom to maintain tension on your muscles. Also, do not swing the barbell up, or arch your back - this is cheating. Do 3 sets of 8-10 reps each.
Next, to compliment the barbell curl, you need to do dumbbell curls. This is especially important as it can be used to even out your arms, since often your dominant arm will do more of the work in a barbell curl. Once again, stand with feet shoulder width apart, and curl both arms up towards the shoulders. All of the same rules apply from the barbell curl. Also, if your non-dominant hand is lagging behind, feel free to try an extra set on it, in order to try and even them out.
Those are the two basic exercises you need to start on your way towards a good biceps workout. Next, I will teach you some other variations, including hammer curls, preacher curls, and inclined curls. Good luck.