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Band Incline Biceps Curl
How to do the band incline biceps curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Flexion
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Sit on an incline bench with a resistance band anchored under the legs or feet, gripping a handle in each hand with palms facing up and arms hanging down. Curl the handles toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows fixed, then lower slowly under control.
- 1A deep stretch in the biceps at the bottom with the arms hanging back
- 2A strong contraction in the biceps at the top of each curl
- 3Constant band tension as you lower slowly
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows drift forward off the incline
- Using shoulders or momentum to lift the handles
- Rolling your wrists inward or outward during the curl
Muscles worked
The band incline biceps curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- BicepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
Kovo programs the band incline biceps curl for you and tracks it every session.
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More biceps exercises
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- How to do the cable hammer curl
- How to do the overhead bicep curl
Last reviewed June 2026.