Arms · TRX

Ring One Arm Biceps Curl

How to do the ring one arm biceps curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Animated demonstration of the Ring One Arm Biceps Curl
Equipment
TRX
Difficulty
Intermediate
Logged as
Weighted reps
Movement
Flexion
Mechanic
Isolation

How to do it

Face the TRX anchor and grip a single handle with one hand, palm up, arm extended and body leaning back. Keep your upper arm fixed and elbow high, then curl your body toward the handle by bending at the elbow and lower with control. Keep your hips square and avoid rotating.

  1. 1The working biceps pulling your body up
  2. 2Your core resisting any twist toward the working side
  3. 3Elbow held high and steady through the rep

Common mistakes

  • Rotating your torso to cheat the curl
  • Dropping the elbow as you tire
  • Swinging with the hips instead of curling

Muscles worked

The ring one arm biceps curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms, upper abs, lower abs, and obliques assisting.

  • BicepsPrimary
  • ForearmsSupport
  • Upper AbsSupport
  • Lower AbsSupport
  • ObliquesSupport
  • LatsMinor
  • Lower BackMinor
  • Mid TrapsMinor
  • GlutesMinor
  • Front DeltsMinor

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Last reviewed June 2026.