Safety Notes

• Start with light weight to master grip
• Avoid if acute elbow or wrist pain
• Keep core engaged to support posture
• Do not swing or use leg drive

Spotting

Not typically needed due to isolation nature; use lighter weight if form breaks.

Common Mistakes

• Using momentum from body
• Allowing elbows to flare
• Dropping the weight quickly
• Overextending elbows at bottom
• Poor wrist alignment causing strain

• Acute elbow tendonitis
• Wrist injuries
• Shoulder instability

• Wrist extension for grip
• Shoulder flexion overhead if advanced

Build Up First

• Basic bicep curl form
• Stable standing posture