| Paper title: |
The difference between standing biceps curl on Smith Machine and standing biceps curl on muscle strength in young men |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.4316/SAM.2024.0201 |
| Published in: | Volume XVII issue 2/ 2024 |
| Publishing date: | 2024 |
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| Author(s): | Holubiac Iulian Stefan |
| Abstract. | Increasing muscle strength in the biceps brachii can be done using different methods and different exercises. The purpose of the study was to compare two biceps curl variations (standing vs. Smith Machine) to evaluate which of the two is more effective in terms of increasing strength. Thirteen subjects were divided into 2 groups (standing vs. Smith Machine group) and participated in an exercise program for 6 weeks, 2 training sessions per week. After 6 weeks, the group that performed biceps curl on Smith Machine recorded a greater increase in muscle strength compared to the group that performed standing biceps curl. |
| Keywords: | biceps curl, strength training, Smith Machine, biceps brachii |
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