The standard biceps curl is hardest at the mid-range, where the lever arm is the longest. But for variety we can change that, making the top or peak contraction the toughest part of the movement.
Lean forward at a 45-degree angle.
Don't drop the elbows down. Keep the upper arm in line with the body.
Perform curls in this position, squeezing hard at the top.
This Tool Box series has become one of my most popular article sets to date, so why break with what's working? Here's the latest installment of this series designed to help experienced lifters fill in the blanks and learn the finer points of strength development.