Is This "Bodybuilding" Curl a Secret to a Bigger Deadlift?

It's not about the pump. It’s about the poundage. Before you dismiss it, see the direct link between this one move and a stronger pull off the floor.

June 24, 2025

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When most lifters think of bicep exercises, the usual suspects come to mind: barbell curls, hammer curls, preacher curls. But there is one movement that often gets overlooked, even though it offers some of the most targeted tension and muscle engagement for the biceps.

That exercise is the concentration curl.

In the full guide, we discuss why the concentration curl deserves a place in your arm routine, how to do it properly, and what variations can help if you're dealing with pain or mobility limitations.

We also cover the four most common mistakes we see lifters make with this exercise.

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