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TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear

Bicep-blasting TRX curls! Strengthen and sculpt your arms using suspension training for a full-body stability challenge.

The TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear mainly works the biceps, with help from the core. You'll need: suspension trainer.

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Required Equipment

Suspension Trainer
Suspension Trainer

TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear Muscles Worked

Primary

Biceps (biceps brachii); Side Biceps (brachialis)

Secondary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)

How to do the TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear

  1. Set up your suspension trainer to hang at an appropriate height, so that when you grasp the handles with your arms extended, your body can be leaned back at an angle.

  2. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the anchor point of the suspension straps, grasping the handles with an underhand grip (palms facing upwards).

  3. Lean back, with your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, heels pressed firmly into the ground, and arms fully extended towards the anchor point.

  4. Brace your core and keep your body rigid as you flex your elbows to perform a curl motion, bringing your hands towards your ears while keeping your body straight.

  5. Focus on using your biceps to perform the movement, and keep your elbows steady (do not let them drop as you curl).

  6. Once your hands are close to your ears, pause for a brief moment and control the movement as you slowly straighten your arms to return to the starting position with your arms fully extended.

  7. Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form and controlled movements throughout the set.

Make sure to adjust the difficulty of the exercise by altering your body's angle relative to the ground – the closer you are to horizontal, the more challenging the exercise becomes. Always keep your movements controlled to avoid straining your muscles, and ensure the suspension trainer is securely anchored before beginning the exercise.

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TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear FAQs

What muscles does the TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear work?

The TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear mainly works the biceps, with help from the core. The main muscles are the biceps brachii and brachialis.

What equipment do you need for the TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear?

Suspension trainer.

What workout day should the TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some TRX ™ Arm Curl to Ear variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the TRX Bicep Clutch, TRX Single-Arm Bicep Curl, TRX Pull-Up and TRX Reverse Curl.

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