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Cheat Curl
A momentum-assisted bicep curl using slight hip drive on the way up and a slow, controlled lowering phase.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- biceps brachii · brachialis · brachioradialis · erector spinae
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Stand holding weight at thigh level with an underhand grip.
- Use a slight hip drive to start the curl.
- Curl the weight up toward your shoulders explosively.
- Lower the weight slowly under control through the full range.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep the hip drive small so your biceps still do most of the work.
- Avoid leaning back excessively to protect your lower back.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso throughout the curl.