Arms · TRX
TRX Bicep Curl
How to do the trx bicep curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- TRX
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Curl
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand with the weight in your hands and palms facing up. Keeping your elbows close to your sides, bend your elbows to lift the weight toward your shoulders. Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
- 1Lean back with your palms facing up and curl your body toward the handles by bending your elbows, feeling your biceps contract
- 2Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels and your elbows high
- 3Lower yourself slowly to feel the eccentric contraction in your arms
Common mistakes
- Don't let your hips drop or your body sag during the curl
- Avoid swinging your arms or letting your elbows fall below shoulder level
- Don't grip the handles excessively tight, maintain relaxed wrists
Muscles worked
The trx bicep curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- BicepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
Kovo programs the trx bicep 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 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 April 2026.