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Kettlebell Biceps Curl
How to do the kettlebell biceps curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Flexion
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand tall holding a kettlebell in each hand (or one) with your palms facing forward and elbows tucked at your sides. Curl the kettlebells toward your shoulders by bending your elbows, then lower them under control to full extension.
- 1Feel your biceps contract as you curl the kettlebells up
- 2Keep your elbows pinned to your sides throughout
- 3Squeeze at the top, then lower slowly
Common mistakes
- Avoid swinging your torso or using momentum
- Don't let your elbows drift forward
- Avoid dropping the kettlebells; control the negative
Muscles worked
The kettlebell biceps curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- BicepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
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More biceps exercises
- How to do the resistance band bicep curl
- How to do the resistance band hammer curl
- How to do the barbell bicep curl
- How to do the cable bicep curl
- How to do the cable hammer curl
- How to do the overhead bicep curl
Last reviewed June 2026.