Safety Notes

• Use light to moderate weights to avoid wrist strain
• Warm up wrists and elbows first
• Stop if sharp joint pain occurs
• Avoid if acute wrist or elbow tendonitis present

Spotting

Not typically needed; use lighter weights or safeties if available for heavy sets.

Common Mistakes

• Swinging torso for momentum
• Flaring elbows out
• Bending wrists excessively
• Using heavy weight with poor form

• Acute wrist tendonitis
• Elbow joint pain
• Recent forearm injury

• Neutral wrist mobility
• Shoulder flexion for stable posture

Build Up First

• Master basic bicep curl form
• Grip strength basics