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Resistance Band Drag Curl
How to do the resistance band drag 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
- Curl
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand on a resistance band and grip the ends with palms facing forward. Curl by pulling your elbows back behind you so the handles drag straight up along the front of your body, keeping the band close. Squeeze the biceps at the top, then lower under control.
- 1Your biceps working as the handles drag up close to your body
- 2Your elbows traveling back behind your torso, not staying pinned forward
- 3A peak squeeze at the top with steady band tension
Common mistakes
- Don't swing your torso or use momentum
- Avoid letting the band drift away from your body
- Don't let your wrists bend back; keep them firm
Muscles worked
The resistance band drag curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- BicepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- LatsMinor
- Front DeltsMinor
- Rear DeltsMinor
Kovo programs the resistance band drag curl for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
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.