Stop Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls Like This!

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  • Dumbbell bicep curls are one of the most popular biceps exercises performed in the gym or at home. The problem is, it is also one of those arm exercises that is most commonly performed wrong. In this video, I’m going to show you the best way to do the standing dumbbell curl for bigger biceps and some other added benefits you may not have been aware of.
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    First we need to start by looking at what is not optimal about the standing alternating dumbbell curl. When you alternate your arms during the reps you have a period where one of the arms is resting. This is taking the tension off of the biceps for the 2-3 seconds that it takes to perform the rep on the other arm. If you are training for metabolic hypertrophy, this brief period of rest is enough to sap all of the benefits of that form of training and is therefore something you want to avoid.
    The next thing is that by alternating your arms during the movement you are sacrificing a great deal of core involvement that you could be getting by not doing this. Think about it. When you curl the weight up, the momentum of the load wants to tilt you backwards and make you lean back with the weight. The only thing that helps you to prevent this is the stabilization and contraction of your abs and core to not let that happen.
    If the load that you are lifting is in just one hand, you will only be having to control half of the weight. In this example I am curling 30 pound dumbbells. My core will only have to contract hard enough to control the thirty pounds. If on the other hand I lift the two dumbbells at the same time, then I will have to work that much harder in order to control the 60 combined pounds that are in my hands.
    Finally, there are often times many muscle imbalances that are developed by performing your dumbbell bicep curls in alternating fashion. If you are training for strength but one side is weaker than the other you might see that your arm struggles more to get to the top. At the same time, you might find that you simply cannot move the weight at the same speed that you can on your stronger, more powerful arm. Both of these are problems but not easily seen when you are doing them one arm at a time.
    If on the other hand you switched to the simultaneous standing dumbbell curl you would notice right away when the imbalance exists. Simply watching as one dumbbell was curled faster and more unevenly than your weaker side would give you instant feedback that you needed to correct the strength imbalance. Forcing the dumbbells to move together is a great way to overcome whatever disparity exists and even out the development of your biceps.
    The same goes for the tension problem. By forcing the dumbbells to move together, there is constant tension on both biceps throughout the entire exercise. This makes for a move more capable of creating hypertrophy and for getting those biceps of yours bigger. Finally, the core becomes instantly more active and responsible for holding you steady when you switch to the double arm movement.
    Now you can do one other alternative and that is to alternate the direction of the arms during the movement but to make sure you are doing them at the same time yet again. Here you get the same benefits of the tension and imbalance correction but you sacrifice a bit still on the demand of the abs since only one dumbbell is moving up at a time. In fact, you might cancel out the demand a bit because the other is counterbalancing and moving in the opposite direction.
    Either way, the standing dumbbell curl is best done when not alternating the arms while performing it. Now don’t get me wrong, even performed this way you are going to get better results than a much more non athletic bicep exercise like the concentration curl which has you sitting down for the entire movement. If you want to look like an athlete you need to train like one, and that means training on your feet at every opportunity. You can get our entire workout program that will help you to build not just big biceps but your entire body at athleanx.com and getting the ATHLEAN-X Training System.
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  • @athleanx
    @athleanx  5 ปีที่แล้ว +239

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    • @paulfarrell600
      @paulfarrell600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Geoff working out 20 years now weigh around 86kg diet is always good any tips on getting more shredded but staying roughly the same weight??

    • @MrRanDomUk
      @MrRanDomUk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even better still. Do reps like this and when muscles fatigued, then go to alternative

    • @SuperDigitalMe
      @SuperDigitalMe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, i had a distal bicep tendon rupture, separated from the bone. I got surgery. Can i do this excercice again? Its a few years ago but i want to go back to the gym....

    • @kennethwagster3788
      @kennethwagster3788 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! I'm in the contest. Be great to win

    • @ROP-dx6so
      @ROP-dx6so 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do 25 one arm 25 the other then another 4 times is that fine

  • @pineapplecoke7627
    @pineapplecoke7627 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7773

    When Jeff winks at people he uses both eyes to prevent muscle imbalance

    • @MCee97
      @MCee97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Pineapple coke76 that’s called blinking my friend

    • @TheTechnoDuckling
      @TheTechnoDuckling 5 ปีที่แล้ว +555

      @@MCee97 That's the joke, my friend

    • @KishanSingh-ju8ym
      @KishanSingh-ju8ym 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      😂😂😂

    • @ryandion9979
      @ryandion9979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Pineapple coke76 underrated comment

    • @ashu7pathak
      @ashu7pathak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      FaF- Funny as Fuck !

  • @unorthodox1430
    @unorthodox1430 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3759

    Damn those biceps looks like they're about to explode

    • @rdu239
      @rdu239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +200

      Its like they are filled with water

    • @lifethrownoutofthewindow
      @lifethrownoutofthewindow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      @@rdu239 they must be solid as rock

    • @cyyy8484
      @cyyy8484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +303

      @josetogan Why does it have to be steroids? Couldn't it be that he worked very hard for em

    • @jsutinbibber9508
      @jsutinbibber9508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @josetogan lol

    • @lucian5389
      @lucian5389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @josetogan nope

  • @asfandyarmuneeb7263
    @asfandyarmuneeb7263 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4644

    His biceps will escape his arms one day

    • @sierraalpha65
      @sierraalpha65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @theimmortal4718
      @theimmortal4718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      They'll turn into 2 more Jeffs

    • @normalchristiano2276
      @normalchristiano2276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@johnwayne4452 wtf

    • @trizzacslegs5381
      @trizzacslegs5381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      John Wayne battyman

    • @rdu239
      @rdu239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Its like there is a mouse inside his biceps

  • @JackgarPrime
    @JackgarPrime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1382

    Extra bonus to doing them both at once: The sets take up half as much time!

    • @greeno3572
      @greeno3572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      JackgarPrime yooo

    • @denueralizer3211
      @denueralizer3211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Big brain 🧠

    • @Abcdefghijk2000
      @Abcdefghijk2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That’s not true because you should include recovery time which is the same for both arms, one at a time will cost you an extra 30 seconds at the most.

    • @a.s691
      @a.s691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you do dumbell curls with single arm,we are hitting the obliques and a little upper pecs. (If the weight is heavy enough)

    • @benni8790
      @benni8790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Abcdefghijk2000 Soooo, both is faster. Small brain bud

  • @plamenplamenof3567
    @plamenplamenof3567 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +129

    The variation of dumbbells is extremely useful for a small person like me th-cam.com/users/postUgkxP26Tir6n60vUkdtn4mbwhRO8cwuJQNy2 But the dumbbell size being large it's hard to do certain exercises like deadlift ( I have to have my hands and legs a bit wider to accommodate the size of the DB )Otherwise happy with the purchase. No excuse not to lift weight when it's snowing outside.

  • @50shekels
    @50shekels 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6073

    At this point I'm convinced Jeff chews his food with both cheeks to prevent muscle imbalance

    • @jmow429
      @jmow429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +273

      10.000 Subs With No Videos it's proven he wipes with both hands

    • @Chris53632
      @Chris53632 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Wait thats not normal?!?!?!

    • @Xariann
      @Xariann 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Made my day

    • @dgrdst5810
      @dgrdst5810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      What the fuck does chew with both cheeks mean

    • @Azntoo60
      @Azntoo60 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      He brushes his teeth with both arms, cleans his ears simultaneously, uses both arms when he wipes his arse etc. To prevent imbalances 😂.

  • @shreyanshu9785
    @shreyanshu9785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1046

    2:27 generally its the left arm that's weaker in single men

    • @ReganMcKee
      @ReganMcKee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      HAH I'm a lefty. Not politically but with arm dominance

    • @patrickwhite2317
      @patrickwhite2317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Well I'm left handed

    • @angeloc1340
      @angeloc1340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I’m left handed by I use my right for some reason

    • @Andenni
      @Andenni 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      nah left hand does the work and right hand is using the mouse

    • @oMehrcy
      @oMehrcy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My left arm is stronger

  • @untamed94
    @untamed94 6 ปีที่แล้ว +692

    I have DONE THIS in the gym.
    And let me tell you.
    You feel it immediately.
    And the burn here, versus the standard alternating curls, is night and day.

    • @hassooonnn6504
      @hassooonnn6504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How many times a week should I do, what’s the max?

    • @Shredder-ug1fu
      @Shredder-ug1fu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@hassooonnn6504 for smaller muscles, like biceps is 8-12 sets per week.

    • @hassooonnn6504
      @hassooonnn6504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shredder1997 thank you

    • @doza1996
      @doza1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shredder1997 how do I know how much to do and how much is a set

    • @MafiaRecordingPL
      @MafiaRecordingPL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@doza1996 Remember that youre also doing your biceps while youre doing back

  • @nichitaciolcovan6804
    @nichitaciolcovan6804 6 ปีที่แล้ว +963

    Bet each of his bicep has its own house ,youtube channel, best cars and women

    • @mohammadsyed
      @mohammadsyed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You made my day with that comment 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Sonny984
      @Sonny984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @AhmadMarwanFerri
      @AhmadMarwanFerri 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nekit The Slayer a bicep has a better life than I do

  • @josephkane2312
    @josephkane2312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1151

    Jeff: Are you breathing like this? Well stop breathing.

    • @jason47hitmanforhire
      @jason47hitmanforhire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      To Train like an Athlete you need to breathe like an Athlete.

    • @detectivefowler4135
      @detectivefowler4135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly!!! Fuk this vids

    • @AhmadMarwanFerri
      @AhmadMarwanFerri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Mediocre Joker well fuck you then

    • @Raccon_Detective.
      @Raccon_Detective. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AhmadMarwanFerri
      Correct, jeff is giving out all this information for free.

    • @bharathrajgovind5146
      @bharathrajgovind5146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Breathing is killing your gains.

  • @abuhajaar2973
    @abuhajaar2973 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    who else is coming from his best biceps exercises video and is confused? What is the best variation now

  • @bantawi
    @bantawi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    Me: "please don't say do em both at the same time"
    Jeff: yup

  • @ibrahimsafwat
    @ibrahimsafwat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2275

    Am I the only one who thinks that Jeff has the best looking biceps ever??!!

    • @devenbranch3178
      @devenbranch3178 6 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      Abe The Egyptian Pharaoh he's got the best body ever. Tone decent size and functional with endurance. GG

    • @socalfaithfuls4020
      @socalfaithfuls4020 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      I want his arm physique so bad

    • @ibrahimsafwat
      @ibrahimsafwat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      JMerlan me too lol. Work hard and you'll achieve what you wish for bud!

    • @ibrahimsafwat
      @ibrahimsafwat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Deven Branch his haircut too, damn it's clean as fuck!

    • @BatziiGaming
      @BatziiGaming 6 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      Well he's very intelligent on the matter of fitness in general, in my opinion he has the best natural athlete. There are people who can look more shredded than Jeff in a SHORT period of time like contest prep, but Jeff looks godly year round.

  • @mattmac4087
    @mattmac4087 6 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    Here is Jeff, our gains watchful guardian and our health protector. A true hero, not the hero we deserve, but most certainly the one we need!

  • @paulrizzo195
    @paulrizzo195 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Jeff knows more than anyone. Only person I take advice from. Everything I’ve ever tried has worked. Thank you Jeff. You’re the man!!

  • @legendfilms6185
    @legendfilms6185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love all the videos, I have been lifting for 20 years all styles and now at 50, I have decided to change a lot of what I have probably been doing incorrectly. I love working on my core and obliques for the last two years solid but it stopped improving. My diet is solid that's always first. So six weeks ago I came across your channel and changed everything and it's been great. I try and use all your techniques in my home and limited gym. High rep counts, slower controlled reps, and much much lighter weight. I am finally getting sore again when I work out so I know things are different and working. I do have a medical issue that keeps me from reaching what I call perfect, which sucks because of the amount of time and energy and focus I put in to be the best, I seem to never be able to reach. However, I feel comfortable with my shirt off at the beach or anytime and there were years where that was never going to happen. Thanks for the channel, videos, and suggestions.

  • @ryancalderon9899
    @ryancalderon9899 6 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    The last time I was this early, Jesse was still eating gummy bears

    • @ThePowerninja101
      @ThePowerninja101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ryan Calderon Why has he stopped? :(

    • @blues2691
      @blues2691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jesse's gummy bears he only burned enough calories for one

    • @SteelBlueVision
      @SteelBlueVision 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, when you're in your late forties, there is nothing wrong with cheating to get it up.

    • @andreashort310
      @andreashort310 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I read it as "Jesus was still eating gummy bears." It confused the hell out of me.

  • @joelhjert7547
    @joelhjert7547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1752

    His biceps are bigger than My legs....

  • @ago1270
    @ago1270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    His biceps come out by themselves on Saturday nights and they often return home in high spirits!

  • @davidhenriquez6144
    @davidhenriquez6144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Just mentally seeing this guy work out , when you are really out of shape lol feels like wow I got a lot of work to do

    • @Sam-ko8mt
      @Sam-ko8mt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      A year is quite some time to do a lot of work, so did you?

    • @johnclarke2505
      @johnclarke2505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Sam-ko8mt he was working on burgers

    • @elyxur4726
      @elyxur4726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnclarke2505 bruh

    • @handlebucket6285
      @handlebucket6285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Sam-ko8mt 2 years now lol

  • @sambowles3348
    @sambowles3348 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1338

    But does this stop the train in GTA?

    • @hookoffthejab1
      @hookoffthejab1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      samazonz rill bill no

    • @becarefulwhatyoufish4764
      @becarefulwhatyoufish4764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      You're going to have to call Chuck Norris for that

    • @kungfuman82
      @kungfuman82 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      THE TRAIN NEVER STOPS.

    • @NightWear21
      @NightWear21 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      of course it does.rewatch.

    • @aaronstark1969
      @aaronstark1969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      samazonz rill bill no but it allows you to follow it

  • @justamexicanstealingameric87
    @justamexicanstealingameric87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2682

    Next video: stop walking like this

    • @bernardoheusi6146
      @bernardoheusi6146 6 ปีที่แล้ว +265

      5 top ways to never fart in the gym

    • @Spaceman2484
      @Spaceman2484 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      KING Rawr He’ll show you to WALK THIS WAAAAAAAY

    • @kingdevin9914
      @kingdevin9914 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      KING Rawr lol bro you haven't uploaded Ina while

    • @justamexicanstealingameric87
      @justamexicanstealingameric87 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      KING DEVIN i know i got really sick and stopped working out im slowly recovering

    • @kingdevin9914
      @kingdevin9914 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      KING Rawr feel better !

  • @OfficialFingazMC
    @OfficialFingazMC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +800

    They're like a baby's head!

  • @joshcherryfitness
    @joshcherryfitness 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey man. I love your channel. I was injured on the job and once I can get back in the gym, I will benefit greatly from what I have learned on your channel. Thank you for investing in the fitness community with practical and insightful training techniques. You are a priceless resource.

  • @JayEzco
    @JayEzco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was literally me last night. Thanks for making these videos. I totally feel like I'm on the right track

  • @funkyhomosapien1
    @funkyhomosapien1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every time I watch your videos I find out that I've been doing it wrong. Thank you for educating me on how to get the most out of my workouts 💪

  • @bbadam19
    @bbadam19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I do the "simultaneous alternating curl" with resistance band i feel the burn pretty good

  • @StylinRed
    @StylinRed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    Jesus everytime I watch a video by Jeff I feel bad for being lazy

    • @Newbport849
      @Newbport849 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And you should

    • @NightWear21
      @NightWear21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      compared to him.i'm a fat lazy shithead...did I mention ignorant??

    • @truemoney1912
      @truemoney1912 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      #CantRelate ☺👍

    • @SuperSoldiers
      @SuperSoldiers 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Are you kidding me? Jeff is like the inspiration for all natural Lifters. He says the truth while steroid users popularize methods that are beneficial ONLY for steroid users and not much for natural lifters. All that isolation obsession and light weight constant tension 40 reps bullS*** came from steroid users (because their tendons are not as strong as their muscles)

    • @StylinRed
      @StylinRed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Health And Physique reply to the wrong person?

  • @rightuppercut1426
    @rightuppercut1426 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, Jeff. What a major eye-opener after doing biceps-curls wrong for 35 years. Thanks for the great advice, as always. 👍🏻

  • @michaelcoble138
    @michaelcoble138 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have tried both of these and the difference was amazing. I have been following Jeff for a year now and I absolutely love the difference and the education I have gotten from his channel

  • @youarerightboss
    @youarerightboss 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A very generous man with his scholastic and applied knowledge.

  • @noahaurilio9861
    @noahaurilio9861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Give a tour of your gym

  • @Bhnbhn
    @Bhnbhn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I started doing this because it was faster to count the reps for both arms rather than alternately.

    • @yipperdeyip
      @yipperdeyip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, exactly.
      Less is more. These are done quickly, so you don't have to really be in the mood to do them. It's easier to just do them consistently, plus it's better, so win-win

  • @dn-bayou
    @dn-bayou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the only coach on TH-cam I would follow...
    Jeff you the man! thanks for these free gems

  • @bennettpisek5566
    @bennettpisek5566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to know Jeff, and I are on the same page. I started going this a few months ago, just to try something new. When doing both arms at the same time, it really forces me to steady myself more. It also works, or bombs both biceps, giving better gains to my weaker arm, and side.

  • @pissapalli3977
    @pissapalli3977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    i only have one dumbell

    • @zamed9037
      @zamed9037 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      I only have half of a dumbell

    • @noyouwillnot1169
      @noyouwillnot1169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same, I only have enough plates to make one dumbbell heavy enough.. I think, however, it will eliminate the resting period unless you're swapping hands each rep, lol

    • @hahacrackhead4100
      @hahacrackhead4100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Bamboo Training you get it yet?

    • @jgsource552
      @jgsource552 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      pissapalli ye i have one only too so i use milk carton jug for my other

    • @dannyfromtheville3613
      @dannyfromtheville3613 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      One's better imo. Your core's gonna work harder to keep u upright

  • @Azntoo60
    @Azntoo60 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome tips as usual. I've improved most of my forms from watching your videos

  • @Spencerianism
    @Spencerianism 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So simple, so obvious but also overlooked. Thanks Jeff!
    You are awesome.

  • @ianhunte2751
    @ianhunte2751 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing a demonstration of what you’re explaining, makes so much sense. Thanks a million 👍🏾

  • @southamerican_kid1495
    @southamerican_kid1495 6 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    What's Raymond's favourite lift?
    Deadlifts!

    • @deepaknanda1113
      @deepaknanda1113 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      SouthAmerican_kid 14 yoo bro

    • @MrPhen2006
      @MrPhen2006 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SouthAmerican_kid 14 he don't have a favorite lift. The lifts favorite him

    • @dachinielallen9286
      @dachinielallen9286 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @bradleyhite3476
      @bradleyhite3476 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Exercises Raymond likes:
      - Deadlifts
      - Dead arm hangs
      - Mummy kicks
      - Dead bug
      Exercises Raymond hates:
      - Skull crushers
      Exercises Jeff proscribes Raymond:
      - Leg curls
      - Upright rows
      - Behind the neck press
      - Chest flys

    • @hookoffthejab1
      @hookoffthejab1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gotem

  • @YounghomieSmith
    @YounghomieSmith 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Why every time I look it his video
    It feels like doing something wrong for years lol thanks bro!

  • @mesumnaqvi3411
    @mesumnaqvi3411 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been doing them the traditional way since as long as I can remember. I've already tried doing them your way and I can honestly say that it works much better! Thanks Jeff, and I will buy one of your programs as soon as I have the money 💰

  • @basslinephunk3441
    @basslinephunk3441 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Makes alot of sense. I'll do it this way from now on. I'm right handed but I curl the left faster.

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm similar. While I can write with both, I just use my right out of convenience. But my left arm definitely has more muscle mass and strength in it, so I need to take steps to bring my right arm into alignment with the left.

  • @salvatorepuccini4261
    @salvatorepuccini4261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great video. Prior to this I actually thought it would be more effective to do them individually than together. This actually saves a little time doing them simultaneously and I never even considered the core aspect of it. Thanks Jeff

  • @pirateflexpool6395
    @pirateflexpool6395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    If you want to know how to do an exercise correctly. Just type for ATHLEAN-X
    Stop Doing ( exercise's name ) Like This!

  • @KGZAG2012
    @KGZAG2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy how far u came on TH-cam..I've been watching your videos since 2013-14...This is the real deal info !!

  • @dasbuilder
    @dasbuilder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm very grateful for your videos Jeff! Definitely trying this on Friday

  • @LB-nh7jy
    @LB-nh7jy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jeff, could you do a video about scoliosis and lat imbalance please?
    I'm doing lots of athletics (shot put, javelin throw, discus throw) so my right back is much stronger than my left.

  • @marcosgermano4737
    @marcosgermano4737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every video I watch I learn more.

  • @oz9213
    @oz9213 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you, your channel is always the best, mind muscle connection keeping the core in-gauged, everything you talk about is exactly what i need

  • @dannybenhur6123
    @dannybenhur6123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your valuable advices Jeff...

  • @jeffcavalieresmarker3140
    @jeffcavalieresmarker3140 6 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    Use me Next Time Bro

    • @KH9th
      @KH9th 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Jeff Cavaliere's Marker I miss you

    • @2jjulian
      @2jjulian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Jeff Cavaliere's Marker lmao

    • @jig7810
      @jig7810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lmao

    • @painismybihh2272
      @painismybihh2272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sub

    • @rohanbhuckory1297
      @rohanbhuckory1297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao

  • @redacted4316
    @redacted4316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the information Jeff, I preferred the second exercise because if you curl both at the same time, you'd probably be just as well doing barbell curls instead. I usually finish my biceps off with individual Dumbbells to muscle fatigue so this was an important video. I will definitely be changing to option 2 from now on. Thanks again dude, u da man

  • @clintjorden689
    @clintjorden689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jeff, thank you for these video's! They are very simple and very Informative! They have helped me trim the garbage and work specific muscles that I'm trying too. The results are soon to come. But, I'm feeling great and a lot less strain!
    So again, thank you!! Keep it up. Please?

  • @AnkitRaj-om8gi
    @AnkitRaj-om8gi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably the best fitness trainer I've ever seen💪 great going Jeff keep on motivating people like the way you do👍

  • @gaboumachine4486
    @gaboumachine4486 6 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    Leg sore in 6 bodyweight edition ? I'm actually curious what can Jeff bring us with this

    • @2toczek3
      @2toczek3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Gaboumachine44 straight 6 minutes of squats

    • @HyakuJuu01300
      @HyakuJuu01300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      You can't train your legs properly with your bodyweight alone. Those massive muscle groups carry your body around everyday, you gotta have additional weight to train them and make them stronger.

    • @gaboumachine4486
      @gaboumachine4486 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hyaku Juu yeah I know... that's why I said I'm curious to see if Jeff can bring us an effective bodyweight workout

    • @2toczek3
      @2toczek3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hyaku Juu you can definitely do a leg workout with your body weight... Now some dynamic warmup sprints squats box jumps and some running football drills... I remember when I trained football after 40 minutes of drills trainer's prepared for us I falled on the ground on back pedal drill...it's definetly different than weight lifting but still good workout

    • @---jq3od
      @---jq3od 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That’s not true. I train with Jeff’s A|P|EX style using only my bodyweight with exercises he has featured on his channel. For example, I would do Levitation Squats, Slick Floor Bridge Curls, Forward Lunge to Step Up, Single Leg Heel Touch Squats, and finish with Single Leg Landmines. And I’m pretty sore the next day

  • @randeepkang8780
    @randeepkang8780 6 ปีที่แล้ว +721

    I hate when people squat in the curl rack.

    • @shakir1998
      @shakir1998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I hate when people squat in the curl rack

    • @TheTyler701
      @TheTyler701 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If there are people wanting to squat, you're right. But if there's another open one, who gives a shit. Someone can still go and shut. There's no place else to do heavy barbell curl. You can use the EZ bar but it's not the same

    • @NightWear21
      @NightWear21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that shit doesn't happen at my gym.

    • @barbooza
      @barbooza 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Randeep Kang 😂😂

    • @jacobcarter5923
      @jacobcarter5923 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr!!!

  • @catmanpc9166
    @catmanpc9166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All kinds of respect to you Jeff. Your vids are presented with just the right amount of anatomy and physiology without pretension. Articulate and backed up with a physique that shows results. I certainly have benefited from them, and have inserted them into my w/o routine. Thanks for the wise, yet salt-of-the-earth instruction. Just subbed. 🐾✌

  • @tylert-ysutton
    @tylert-ysutton 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is definitely a game changer. I will be doing this from here on out. Thank you

  • @jb3445
    @jb3445 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gold. Had to drop 2.5kg per arm to get through same amount of reps I do when curling each arm separately.

  • @Remington-wl7jp
    @Remington-wl7jp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Jeff my man, you are the greatest. It's always great to hear from someone who scientifically backs their shit up and doesn't just use personal experience for everything.

  • @kurtiskoppdrums
    @kurtiskoppdrums 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good audio, fast paced.
    Good science
    Balance is promoted
    This is healed
    Thank you!

  • @CW-ou6gu
    @CW-ou6gu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has just changed my basic bicep routine. Thanks Jeff. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @andrewb.8348
    @andrewb.8348 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I started doing my bicep curls like this last week, and wow. Simply wow. I am immediately feeling the difference and a couple to a few days later, I'm seeing the difference. So fast!

    • @aj7907
      @aj7907 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BS biceps size won't increase in a couple of days!

    • @kingadjust6201
      @kingadjust6201 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aj7907 yeah agreed I'm new to biceps is 2-3 weeks a good time to start seeing results? 😎👍

    • @aj7907
      @aj7907 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kingadjust6201 6 months atleast

    • @flakron2489
      @flakron2489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aj7907 he didnt say they got bigger lol, he said he felt a difference, and you can feel a difference in a couple of days if you do an exercise better

    • @nomnomyourmom
      @nomnomyourmom ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aj7907 He said he felt the difference, kid. Read it again.

  • @ibrokemyownheart4953
    @ibrokemyownheart4953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Jeff’s biceps are soooo round it looks like a smooth frozen jelly

  • @woad2562
    @woad2562 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for teaching me so much Jeff!

  • @CoffinZ12
    @CoffinZ12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for showing me my wrong doings so that I’m able to fix my mistakes and increase my gains 💪

  • @stevewildeagle965
    @stevewildeagle965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Your arms are not truly resting during alternating bicep curl, your still gripping the weight forearm and grip strength are still worked, and keeping the arm slightly bent still keeps weight in the unwoked bicep so its still TUT.
    Alternating seated curls have improved my bicep size and strength massivly.
    Im 50 now and have only been training a year, biceps started at 10kg now im at 22kg 6 reps max, 20kg 8 reps.💪🏼
    But ive always respected jeffs advice.👍🏻

    • @Leo.23232
      @Leo.23232 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      doing any kind of bicep curl would work, doesn't mean there isn't a variation that is more effective

  • @aliza1554
    @aliza1554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I started doing both arms at once a few months ago, glad to know I’m doing it right now 😂

  • @thisismagacountry1318
    @thisismagacountry1318 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the starting exercise of my new routine. Thanks, subscribed.

  • @brandond2325
    @brandond2325 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just doing my curls like this when I decided to watch a video to see if this was proper, and good thing I did. Just did another set the better way and can already tell there is a huge difference. Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @johnes
    @johnes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What if I’m doing both at the same time and my left arm gets to failure and my right arm can still do 3 more reps?

  • @realbenmaynard6019
    @realbenmaynard6019 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It would be great to see a much more in-depth video about positive nitrogen balance and bodyrecomposition! I would love that and I think many others would as well!

  • @TheSquirrelE
    @TheSquirrelE 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for the awesome info. Keep up the great work.

  • @maxwellfoote3901
    @maxwellfoote3901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly my favorite TH-camr, even though his video titles always look like clickbait. Love you Jeff, keep it up man!

  • @jordanbpetersonjordanbpete1017
    @jordanbpetersonjordanbpete1017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Jeff, if I overtrain could I compensate by overeating and oversleeping?

    • @davygravy8426
      @davygravy8426 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rather overtrain than undergain 😎

  • @Kakyoin489
    @Kakyoin489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What if we like using a bar instead of dumbbells?

  • @NLFIT
    @NLFIT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The alternating curls is badass. It's hard but I love it. Thanks man.

  • @marionaustria1887
    @marionaustria1887 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started doing curls two days ago thank you for the reminder it going to help a lot.

  • @theozlander4629
    @theozlander4629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hey Jeff I've always done curls with my arms pointing straight at my sides curling up into my chest, I noticed you have them angled outwards and curl in does that make a difference?

    • @guamart_2792
      @guamart_2792 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Over The Spectrum still looking for an answer, and glad you asked the question. I'm commenting for future reference

    • @theozlander4629
      @theozlander4629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hector C so you do curls the same way I do then?

    • @guamart_2792
      @guamart_2792 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah that's the way I always thought they should be done. My guess is that because it puts your arm at an angle in which it makes your pinky come up like a bit of twist motion and somehow hits the bicep better? I remember from somewhere that the pinky up motion is what helped Arnold get sick biceps (he said it himself) buuuuuuut I would like some confirmation from anyone who reads this question haha

    • @YourUpstairsNeighbor
      @YourUpstairsNeighbor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In my opinion it allows for a better range of motion, and the supenation that Hector C mentioned

    • @SuperSoldiers
      @SuperSoldiers 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      true true. Jeff does curls the same way when he is lying on an inclined Bench- So I am guessing it is a better way. Still A video explaining it further Vs. other curling methods like Over the Spectrum mentioned would be interesting!

  • @t-nugget4383
    @t-nugget4383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +743

    Jeff go on the Joe rogan podcast

    • @cotopaximusic
      @cotopaximusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tyler Osborn was just thinking this this morning

    • @evanhanus1253
      @evanhanus1253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Lifting is cool, but have you ever done DMT -Joe

    • @bullmeatt
      @bullmeatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yes pleez

    • @SH19922x
      @SH19922x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You want him to sink so low that he ends up on that useless shills podcast?

    • @Adam-cj2jg
      @Adam-cj2jg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Joe is a shill piece of shit

  • @hervdorsey11
    @hervdorsey11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I REALLY enjoy your channel !
    You give tips, knowledge and science to back it up. Keep uo the great work.
    Thank you

  • @Kmiester
    @Kmiester 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW. This video was very helpful.

  • @snakeeyes783
    @snakeeyes783 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Guys I'm curious,what's your workout routine from Monday to Friday cause idk what body parts to target on certain days and I need ideas

    • @grim1294
      @grim1294 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Monday chest and triceps
      Tuesday back and bicep
      Wednesday shoulders and traps
      Thursday legs
      Friday chest and triceps
      Saturday's back and biceps
      Sunday shoulders and traps

    • @brayans2859
      @brayans2859 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      raul trinidad I do chest/shoulders/triceps one day, back and biceps another day and legs on the last day. I do each muscle group 1-2 times a week so that I'm working out 3-6 times a week.
      This is a really common way to divide the muscle groups. The number of times you workout per week and the length/intensity of each workout is up to you

    • @CodepageNet
      @CodepageNet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always subject to change, but currently:
      Day 1 Shoulders, Traps, Legs (only legpress, heavy weight, short breaks, until total failure), Some chest (4-5 Sets of Pin Press or Fly on machine) because i want to go up on my benchpress (it's working)
      Day 2 Pull Ups and Chin Ups using various grip width in the afternoon at home setup, 12-16 sets in about 25 minutes. In the night short visit to gym to finish off biceps, calves
      Day 3 Chest, Dead Lifts, Triceps, 1 Set standing shoulder front press with light weight to burn (20-30 concentrated reps)
      Day 4 Break
      Generally i pause 45-60 seconds between sets, sometimes very short breaks and dropset. always trying to do different moves, cycles, breaks between sets. Full training usually arround 45 minutes, max 60 minutes

    • @CodepageNet
      @CodepageNet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Brayan Saikat agreed - push, pull, legs, i like that one too. that way each muscle group gets required rest

    • @YourUpstairsNeighbor
      @YourUpstairsNeighbor 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      1st day: upper body push muscles (triceps, chest, shoulders) + abs
      2nd: upper body pull muscles (biceps, traps, back, forearms)
      3rd: legs + abs

  • @SirAlex14115
    @SirAlex14115 6 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    Jeff, do you ever run out of video ideas?

    • @ibrahimsafwat
      @ibrahimsafwat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Sir Alex Jeff is much more than trainer, he's taking it way too easy on us lol

    • @SuperSoldiers
      @SuperSoldiers 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never. Ever. lol

    • @etzubeatzu2688
      @etzubeatzu2688 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He obviously does you can tell by the title of the videos and how he has done some of the videos before but has changed some stuff up in them.

    • @antiatrophy72890
      @antiatrophy72890 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every time the idea-mill starts to slow down he goes to his local Planet Fitness for a recharge.

  • @EdwardHorsey
    @EdwardHorsey 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent channel for beginners like me finally starting to take health seriously. I just started lifting weights in the last month or two.

  • @grego7345
    @grego7345 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trying this on the next arm day. Thanks, Jeff!

  • @dirtydan2029
    @dirtydan2029 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Speaking of the core, what about getting Washboard Wednesdays back

  • @DemarcusAurelius403
    @DemarcusAurelius403 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    There should be martial arts themed AX-program.

    • @therealshimo
      @therealshimo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Training martial arts will give you an amazing body, but AthleanX is not about teaching you Karate. Jeff is a pro athlete, not a sensei.
      Sorry to disappoint, lol.

    • @rogaldorn4759
      @rogaldorn4759 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Misho Pruidze Mma fighters are athletes.
      This channel is about athleticism, and how to become athletic, in a safe way.
      Knowing how to fight, when your body is as well adjusted as the hips of a 90 years old obese woman, will get you nowhere.

    • @lekaine6017
      @lekaine6017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's another channel for, if you're interested in the more technical aspect of boxing and Muay Thai. It's called FightTips

    • @therealshimo
      @therealshimo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rogal Dorn
      Lol, can't argue with that one

    • @therealshimo
      @therealshimo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anyway, Blake, if you want to learn martial arts, take some classes in clubs in your area, if you want a badass training program, buy the military training program from AthleanX, that's as close as you can get to martial arts theme.

  • @DavidSanchez-pf7gu
    @DavidSanchez-pf7gu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you I've been doing one arm biceps curls the way you just showed not to do them for years. And one arm is bigger and stronger than the other. Great advice 👍

  • @edwinmariano5131
    @edwinmariano5131 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always do ti at the same time because I dont like the idea of the longer rest for bicep and it saves me time too.

  • @Alassandros
    @Alassandros 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I could've sworn he told us in another video to do it one at a time just so we activate the arm more and not the core so much.

    • @ajgarcia8233
      @ajgarcia8233 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alassandros sameee bro, I even have it saved. Now I’m confused! Which works better?????

    • @dodoguy9210
      @dodoguy9210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He said curl move is good in other video.At this he says dont give resting time to your arm when using dumbells.

    • @ROTZOOI
      @ROTZOOI 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly!

    • @MrDjdanv
      @MrDjdanv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      No, He said if your arm's are lagging behind, do them individual. But if your arm's aren't lagging, do them both for the core benefit.

  • @morddissimon
    @morddissimon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You may be just another casual lifting bro like I am, but i've been living without highspeed internet for almost 2 months now and i've used all my highspeed up for porn. After that I've realized that Jeff and the people standing behind athleanx.com do so much work in front of the camera, aswell behind it, like editing (and most of all the video description). It's crazy. Jeff, you have become the Number 1. Lifestyle Channel on youtube for me and I wish you all the best from germany 💪

  • @christianhalkides5707
    @christianhalkides5707 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this ! 💪🏻🔥

  • @brandonfletcher9929
    @brandonfletcher9929 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude! Love your videos! Always informative, and loaded with information!

  • @niamarts3060
    @niamarts3060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    We need this man in the attack of area 51
    His biceps could cause massive explosive shockwave which will stun the guards while we kill them with the diamond swords.

  • @literallyryangosling4156
    @literallyryangosling4156 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Can you please keep up with the bodyweight sore in six minutes ?? I need a leg day!

    • @jhieufh
      @jhieufh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      GEO tsi 20 squats 10 lunges on each leg 20 180 jump squats. Repeat for 6 minutes

    • @neverforgettodofacepulls782
      @neverforgettodofacepulls782 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      10 bodyweight squats, with each squat taking 3 seconds on the way down and 1 more second up, then on the 10th squat, hold the bottom squat position for 10 seconds... Then do lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and finally the slick floor bridge curl... Enjoy!

    • @justarandomguy482
      @justarandomguy482 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can try tabata pistol squats(assisted or not assisted). Tabatas take even less time (only 4 min).

  • @thefisherking78
    @thefisherking78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. I stopped to watch this because I'm doing biceps today. I've ALWAYS thought alternating was a waste of time. Thanks for explaining additional benefits of simultaneous reps. Love this!

  • @alainlegault2940
    @alainlegault2940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as usual - the proper form is so clear to follow. Thank you !!!