(CNN) — While there is no magic bullet for gaining strength, variety is key. To that end, although classic bicep curls often take center stage for building arm strength, another arm exercise deserves ...

When it comes to isolation exercises targeting your biceps, the hammer curl is the bicep curl's slightly edgier sister, a variation you definitely want to add to your wheelhouse for building muscle in ...

The majority of us know what bicep curls are and have done them at some point in our fitness journey. If you’ve ever grabbed a pair of dumbbells and been told to “just do curls,” you might’ve never ...

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Ready to build thicker, stronger arms? These expert-approved exercises are designed to maximize bicep definition, strength, and overall upper-body power.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a weekend warrior, a die-hard gym bro, or a seasoned bodybuilder, every man and his dog wants bigger biceps. Maybe it’s because this ‘mirror muscle’ looks impressive ...