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Off-Weight Bicep Curls- A Sure Way To Break Through Your PlateauTo perform the off-weight bicep curl all you are going to need is a dumbbell with weight plates (like a York set). This is due to the unequal distribution of weight on each dumbbell bar. That is why a regular dumbbell can't be used. If you're looking for a nice variation to the bicep curl this is your key
Now how much difference there is between the weights depends on how much you can curl. But always try to keep it at around a five pound difference. That is the optimal weight to use for this exercise.
What this does is place more emphasis on the bicep peak as you twist your wrists. The bicep is most involved in the middle of the curl and more so in the inside of the bicep. So off-weight bicep curls place maximum pressure at the perfect moment. Meaning the off-weight bicep curl is extremely efficient than the regular bicep curl. It could be a fresh move to help spike some new growth. Especially if you have a hit a plateau with your bicep weight or bicep growth. The off-weight could be a fresh boost. You can still perform an off-weight dumbbell curl even if you don’t have moveable weights. Just grip the dumbbells not in the middle but on the outside of the dumbbell. Meaning press your thumbs on the weights and just twist your pinkie finger as explained above. It's not as efficient as the proper off-weight bicep curl but it will still offer a fresh stimulation Add the off-weight bicep curl to your routine and watch your biceps react to this strange method of attack |