What happened to the Bicep curl???

BackTatJIM
BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I always see people post there 1RM for Squats, Dead lifts, and Bench press. But what is everyone curling with a straight bar? I don't want to know a 1RM I mean what are you curling for at least 6 reps???? ( without swinging your back and looking like a a**hole!)
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  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
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  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    40lbs right now.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Well, squat, deadlift and bench are the big 3. Curling isn't that popular anymore, especially with people trying to separate themselves from the 'curlbros.'

    That said, I have no idea. I've never tried to curl more than 60lbs.
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    My first day at the gym 50 lbs, 8 months later my current is 100lbs (plan on upping it soon) ... no one else?
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    Well, squat, deadlift and bench are the big 3. Curling isn't that popular anymore, especially with people trying to separate themselves from the 'curlbros.'

    That said, I have no idea. I've never tried to curl more than 60lbs.

    I work separate muscles 5 days a week, and have seen big gains this way so is something I keep track of. I always see people flexing there biceps , not there legs , back, and chest, so why not post what you are curling since everyone I know does some type of curls at the gym ;-) Do we not want big arms?
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Yeah, I really don't see too many people curling anymore. It's funny because, I don't know why things go in and out of style. Curling s. great isolation exercise. Duh! Why just stop it? Lol. You need a strong biceps to do pull ups, for instance. I know the trend is the big lifts, but isolation is good too.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I only curl my hair.


    Seriously, I don't really do isolation exercises unless there's a specific reason. They don't fit with my goals right now. I have a feeling you weren't really talking to lady lifters, though, lol.
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    Yeah, I really don't see too many people curling anymore. It's funny because, I don't know why things go in and out of style. Curling s. great isolation exercise. Duh! Why just stop it? Lol. You need a strong biceps to do pull ups, for instance. I know the trend is the big lifts, but isolation is good too.
    yeah maybe I have to much time on my hands and going to the gym 5 days a week is over doing it ;-) I manage to fit in dead lifts, bench press, clean and press, squats, and bicep curls.... so I thought I was on the right track.
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    I'm weak as hell for curling. Curently stuck with 2 sets of 5 reps at 15 lbs and I'm shaking after.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I don't do isolation exercises of any kind, only compound.
  • Yogi_Carl
    Yogi_Carl Posts: 1,906 Member
    Same here - my biceps are well catered for in my chin-ups
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    I don't do isolation exercises of any kind, only compound.

    this is seeming to be the trend, well how often do you lift?
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    I lift 4 times a week, but again, mainly compound moves and the only accessory work I do tends to be to improve weak areas in my main lifts. Never curled a bar in my life.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    Well, squat, deadlift and bench are the big 3. Curling isn't that popular anymore, especially with people trying to separate themselves from the 'curlbros.'

    That said, I have no idea. I've never tried to curl more than 60lbs.

    I work separate muscles 5 days a week, and have seen big gains this way so is something I keep track of. I always see people flexing there biceps , not there legs , back, and chest, so why not post what you are curling since everyone I know does some type of curls at the gym ;-) Do we not want big arms?

    uhhh, no.

    but the last time i curled for sh*tz and gigglez it was 50 pounds. that was months ago. i'm only doing compounds and oly lifts while i lose the weight. my biceps at the moment are being well taken care of with pullups and pendlay rows.

    oh and in general i see far too many people curling in the squat rack.. in the squat rack i want to use for squats. not cool!
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    Well, squat, deadlift and bench are the big 3. Curling isn't that popular anymore, especially with people trying to separate themselves from the 'curlbros.'

    That said, I have no idea. I've never tried to curl more than 60lbs.

    I work separate muscles 5 days a week, and have seen big gains this way so is something I keep track of. I always see people flexing there biceps , not there legs , back, and chest, so why not post what you are curling since everyone I know does some type of curls at the gym ;-) Do we not want big arms?

    uhhh, no.

    but the last time i curled for sh*tz and gigglez it was 50 pounds. that was months ago. i'm only doing compounds and oly lifts while i lose the weight. my biceps at the moment are being well taken care of with pullups and pendlay rows.

    oh and in general i see far too many people curling in the squat rack.. in the squat rack i want to use for squats. not cool!

    I should maybe give up on bicep curls huh??? lmfao yeah don't worry I stay away from the squat rack when doing curls***not currently looking to lose weight but did lose weight and gain strength doing more isolation then compound lifts, all about that diet ;-)
  • Easywider
    Easywider Posts: 434 Member
    I feel OP.

    To answer...125x6.

    I train with isolations and compounds. Pretty pleased with the results.
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    I feel OP.

    To answer...125x6.

    I train with isolations and compounds. Pretty pleased with the results.

    thanks bro! the kind of answer I was looking for
  • NanoBear
    NanoBear Posts: 67
    At the moment I do 90x8. It'll go up again when I start doing it regularly again.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I don't do them. I do compounds plus assists. As I am not looking for hypertrophy in my biceps (I get enough with my other lifts) and I do not need to do iso bicep work for my main compound lifts so there is no need for me to do them. I do chins and pull ups (not as often as I should though).
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    I don't do isolation exercises of any kind, only compound.

    this is seeming to be the trend, well how often do you lift?

    I only do compound lifts as well. I lift 3x a week (or did before I broke my collar bone).

    The closest I come to a curl is a weighted pull up (reverse grip, palms towards me). My max for reps was my bodyweight (189lbs at the time), and 35lbs of weight around my waist for six reps. This is in a reverse pyramid format with a 10% deload for 5 reps, then another for 6 reps after.

    Also, I'd like to ask you a question. Exactly what bodily motion do you believe that your biceps are mostly utilized for?
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Curlbro checking in
    100x5
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    My last heavy upper body day I curled 45 lbs for reps, narrow grip.
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    Was never meant to be a compound vs. isolation workout argument. Again I bench press, dip, squat, dead lift, military press, power clean and press, and chin ups. I am am just stating on days I work my back/ biceps I throw in some curls, what is wrong with that XD Because it sure as hell is working for me
  • strongmind_strongbody
    strongmind_strongbody Posts: 82
    I like compound AND isolation exercises...good for balance IMO...

    I currently curl the 60 lb barbell--usually do 4 sets of 10

    (oops, I'm a chick in a boy thread...my bad) :happy:
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Was never meant to be a compound vs. isolation workout argument. Again I bench press, dip, squat, dead lift, military press, power clean and press, and chin ups. I am am just stating on days I work my back/ biceps I throw in some curls, what is wrong with that XD Because it sure as hell working for me

    Not a thing wrong with it...when I was recovering from my lower right biceps tendon reattachment, I did curls on a machine, and later with dumbbells in order to stress the tendon in a controlled fashion and promote faster repair. Most well known exercises have their place in one routine or another...or they wouldn't be well known.

    I'm still curious what motion you guys believe the biceps controls though.
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    I curl in the squat rack.
    Beefy!
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    I'm still curious what motion you guys believe the biceps controls though.

    You've asked this twice now. Are you baiting or do you sincerely not know?
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    I'm still curious what motion you guys believe the biceps controls though.

    You've asked this twice now. Are you baiting or do you sincerely not know?

    I wouldn't call it baiting, more promoting discussion. I've already said curls have their place, just not for me at this time.

    And believe me, after my last year, I know very, very well what biceps actually do, lol.
  • StrongerThanThor
    StrongerThanThor Posts: 544 Member
    125x6-8
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I don't do isolation exercises of any kind, only compound.

    this is seeming to be the trend, well how often do you lift?

    3 days a week. The simple matter of fact is that isolation exercise are not in any way applicable to my goals.

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