Seated Theraband Bicep Curl
This exercise is great for strengthening and toning the front of the upper arm, biceps (biceps Brachii and brachioradialis). These are our lifting muscles, for tasks such as picking up a heavy box. Doing it seated means that you do not need to worry if you have balance problems It also stops you swinging your back to assist with lifting it.
Sit at the front third of a firm chair (such as a dining chair). Have your knees at 90 degrees with feet hip width apart. Engage your core muscles slightly to maintain a straight back. Place the band under your feet and an end in each hand. Start with the arms straight by your sides and the band held taught. If the band is too floppy there will not be enough resistance during the exercise. Bend the arms at the elbows to lift the hands towards the shoulders. Slowly return to the starting position. Perform this resistance band exercise one arm at a time (alternating arm on each repletion is a good way to do this) unless you have very good core muscles for you to maintain perfect body position, ensuring your back does not move backwards or forwards from the hips.
This exercise can also be performed using handweights/dumbbells.
