This One Exercise Works Every Muscle* in Your Body

How to perform the full-body biceps curl for maximum effect

No, you’re doing it wrong. Put your back into it. (Image credit: Anastase Maragos on Unsplash)

The full-body biceps curl is a powerhouse of a move. When done properly, it’s the only exercise you need at the gym. It works every muscle in your body.*

First, choose your weights. No, not those little ones that anyone can lift. Move down the rack to the Serious Weights for Serious Lifters. Because that is who you are. That’s why you wear a tank top that shows off your guns. That’s why you grunt.

Gripping them firmly enough in your hands that your coveted forearm veins stick out like worms after the rain, take a deep breath and hold it in as you walk to the middle of the weight room, where everyone can see you.

You must face a mirror! If you can’t watch yourself lift, you’re doing it wrong.

The weights you’ve chosen are impressive. Yeah. Too heavy for a simple isolated elbow-flexion, this one needs a little bit of help, and you’re just the guy who can help it. Let’s do this.

Let your awesomely giant dumbbells swing behind you as you bend your knees and hinge forward from your hips.

Giddyup. Dip your knees a little lower as you initiate the movement from your shoulders. Grunt loudly while you straighten your…