bicep curl question

[pupeye]

whenever I do curls, barbell or dumbell, I always lower the weight so my arms are straight. I notice a lot of people keep their elbows bent a little at the lowest point. Which is the proper way, does it matter? I always thought i was getting the "full range of motion" when i lower it all the way.

[eleven11]

Originally Posted by pupeye

whenever I do curls, barbell or dumbell, I always lower the weight so my arms are straight. I notice a lot of people keep their elbows bent a little at the lowest point. Which is the proper way, does it matter? I always thought i was getting the "full range of motion" when i lower it all the way.

It's called cheating. I see people all the time doing half curls because they think it will give them a better peak. Go all the way down and let the muscle stretch, if you have to do less weight then do it. That goes the same on all movements................11

[madman]

Totally agree here.........that stuff gets on my nerves.

[Learn 2 Grow]

Keep on going straight with your arms. It gives your bi's a great stretch and it helps really pack the overall mass on them suckers!