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DaChickenShowYo
03-10-2002, 11:28 AM
Is there any point to these? I'm getting kind of sick of doing EZ bar curls, and liked the progress I made with concentration curls in the past. What are your experiences and opinions about them?
Cackerot69
03-10-2002, 11:31 AM
They are poo.
MonStar1023
03-10-2002, 11:33 AM
Agreed. Theyre not too great. I mean I think that theyre OKAY but there are much better choices out there. If youre looking for an exercise that keeps contant tension on your biceps spider curls or cable curls are an option. Or just stick to standing BB curls.

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syntekz
03-10-2002, 11:41 AM
There are a lot more exercises besides just EZ bar curl and concentraion curls. Try straight bar curls, preacher curls, hammer curls, dumbell curls, etc etc.
mesmall
03-10-2002, 12:51 PM
I like to finish off with a set of dumbbell consentration curls once in a while because I usually do not have a spotter and I can use my free hand to assist in helping get another rep or negatives. Just one last intense set to give them the final pump before I head to the bars to fight. :D
Accipiter
03-10-2002, 01:35 PM
the only thing i would use them for is if I couldn't keep good form...which most can.
DaCypher
03-10-2002, 02:14 PM
If you want to ensure strict form and have an extra hand to help yourself out just do single arm db preacher curls. The preacher bench is also more comfortable on your back than concentration curls (for me anyways).
chris mason
03-10-2002, 02:16 PM
I think they are a very good exercise. I have used them in the past with good success.
Belial
03-10-2002, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by chris mason
I think they are a very good exercise. I have used them in the past with good success.

YEAH. All right. Go concentration curls, chris mason (tm) approved. I been doing them lately, they appear to be working somewhat for me. Give me a few more weeks with 'em.. ;)
PowerManDL
03-10-2002, 03:09 PM
Originally posted by Accipiter
the only thing i would use them for is if I couldn't keep good form...which most can.

Most can keep good form on curls? What gym have you been going to?
BIG POPPA PUMP
03-10-2002, 03:35 PM
I like preacher DB for strict form and good negatives, but anything like that I consider to be a concentration curl not just having my elbow in my thigh.
IceRgrrl
03-10-2002, 03:43 PM
I do 'em every once in awhile just for something different...when I'm stalled or when I'm having attention difficulties with my usual routine :)
DaChickenShowYo
03-10-2002, 03:45 PM
Sweet. I'm gonna try em.
Chris Rodgers
03-10-2002, 04:10 PM
I like rows and chins better. ;)


Concentration curls=gay!
The_Chicken_Daddy
03-10-2002, 04:13 PM
Um...Chicken Show?
Manipul8r
03-10-2002, 07:03 PM
Im not a big fan of em, not many people I know are either.. That can stay in the crapper.
DaChickenShowYo
03-10-2002, 07:18 PM
I can't say anything except try it yourself. I and a few other honest members have had success with them.
DumbbellTosser
03-10-2002, 08:00 PM
LMAO, Powerman!!....

I agree too! I would say almost 90% of the people I see in almost any gym do every kind of bicep curls WRONG! It makes me angry... I really don't know why...
Dave042581
03-10-2002, 08:12 PM
i dunno about you guys, but i've used them in the past and gotten good results. but whatever works for you

dave
Goin_Big
03-10-2002, 08:38 PM
Maybe it's just me, but has anyone else noticed that concentration curls seem to hit the biceps even more than a perfectly performed curl of any other kind, except maybe preacher curls?

Could just be me, but I think they help alot.
AndyDanger
03-11-2002, 10:23 PM
Hammer curls just toast me like nothing else.
DaChickenShowYo
03-12-2002, 09:56 AM
Well guys, I did concentration curls last night.

I can honestly say that I'm not the least bit dissapointed. I have never felt that much stress and pain in my biceps, and I think I will definately get alot of size out of these. I recommend you all try them :D