Biceps 21s

Three back-to-back curl segments: reps in the bottom half of the movement, reps in the top half, then full-range reps.

Biceps 21s, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Stand tall with the bar, underhand shoulder-width grip, elbows pinned.

Steps

  1. Seven reps from the bottom to halfway.
  2. Seven reps from halfway to the top.
  3. Seven full-range reps to finish – no rest between segments.

Common mistakes

Resting between the sevens: the 21 is ONE set. Segments blurring: halfway means halfway; keep the borders. Starting heavy: 21 working reps humble every bar.

Breathing

Exhale on every curl, inhale lowering.