Functional Biceps Curls For The Girls (& Guys) | Plymouth Chiropractors
Channel: REACH Rehab + Chiropractic Performance Center
Date: 05/06/2018

➡️ Functional Biceps Curls For The Girls (& Guys) ⬅️ #50
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In the spirit of Memorial Day weekend and In lieu of the typical exercise video, we thought we'd have a little fun with the classic beach muscles exercise for the summer!⠀
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🔸WHAT IS THIS?🔸⠀
A way to turn a classic biceps curl 💪 into a full-body, functional exercise.🏋️ ⠀
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🔸WHAT IS IT TRAINING?🔸⠀
🤓 Nerd version: the myofascial complex responsible for humeroulnar approximation while simultaneously loading the contralateral lower quarter in single leg support, challenging stability across the right anterior and posterior oblique myofascial slings to produce force driving cubital ante-motion or flexion.⠀
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👌Not-so-nerd version: Your beach muscles on one leg in an athletic position.⠀
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🔸WHEN SHOULD I USE IT?🔸⠀
If you really enjoy working your biceps 💪 but also care about function -- not just aesthetics -- and want to get the most out of your exercises.⠀
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🔸WHY SHOULD I CARE?🔸⠀
In order to create any movement, we must have a stable anchor point (core) and some sort of ground surface (Earth (not BOSUs!🤮)).⠀
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This move is self-limiting meaning your ability to curl the weight is dependant on your ability (or lack thereof) to stabilize at the core/hip/knee/ankle/foot on one leg. ⠀
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Can you do a 50+ lb. seated curl with elbow planted on your thigh? Betcha can't do the same weight on one leg -- great example of how all movement is predicated on your ability to stabilize. It's why you can move a helluva lot more weight on the leg press machine than a barbell back squat!⠀
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There's no shame in training beach muscles, but don't be a meathead in a @tednugentofficial t-shirt, @pit_viper Macho Man sunglasses, and @chubbies 80's America shorts 😉 -- train it in a full-body pattern on occasion!

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