Muscles / Arms
Biceps brachii (biceps)
Arms · Upper body
How it works
| Origin | Supraglenoid tubercle (long head), coracoid process (short head) |
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| Insertion | Radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis |
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Anatomy reference: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology (CC BY)
Coaching notes
Crosses two joints, so it contributes to pulling as well as curling.
Say the muscle, not the group
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Best exercises for this muscle
No exercises tagged to this muscle yet.
Also trains this muscle as a secondary mover
Band pulldownBand rowSeated row machineLat pulldownChest-supported rowInverted rowAssisted pull-upHalf-kneeling single-arm lat pulldownSingle-arm dumbbell rowBarbell bent-over rowPull-up