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Traditional dumbbell bicep curls are a tried and tested method for building the biceps, but despite the free weight\u2019s ability to activate the target muscle, there are plenty of reasons to consider the cables when changing up, or boosting your sleeve busting routine. In fact, Moritz Willen, a Swiss born bodybuilder with a growing fanbase on Instagram has recently shared why Bayesian curls are now a staple of his arm day.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnlock your bicep potential with this freaking cooker!\u201d enthused Willen in a recent Instagram post. The big man, who is nearing 100,000 IG followers<\/a>, including UFC legend Mark Coleman, was born in Bern, Switzerland and now lives in Santa Barbara, where he designs buildings by day<\/a> and constructs his body at every available chance.<\/p>\n The mechanism of a Bayesian curl is similar to a traditional curl, because the idea is to pull the weight upwards with a supinated (underhanded) grip, moving the load towards your chest and activating the biceps in the process. Where it differs however, is that instead of carrying the weight by gripping a dumbbell, you\u2019ll be working with cables, providing a host of benefits to help blast your biceps.<\/p>\n \u201cStanding cable Bayesian curls keep tension locked on the bicep from start to finish,\u201d explained Willen. \u201cThe cable resistance means you\u2019re working throughout the entire range of motion, not just at the peak. You don\u2019t need heavy weight, just enough to light your arms on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n While both dumbbell curl and bayesian curl variations primarily target the short and long heads of the Biceps brachii, working the shoulders and forearms on a secondary basis, the use of cables mean that the body is not required to stabilize a free weight such as the dumbbell. This means that more of your focus can go into building fuller biceps.<\/p>\n \u201cFocus on dragging that handle up with intention, feeling every inch of the contraction,\u201d explains Willen of the control that the cables can help to provide. \u201cProgressive overload happens naturally when you dial in the form and squeeze harder, leaning into that mind-muscle connection.\u201d<\/p>\n Studies have shown<\/a> that training the elbow flexors at longer muscle lengths during curls can produce greater increases in muscle strength and muscle thickness. Cables provide ample opportunity to make such stretches, since the negative portion of the lift follows the track of the cable.<\/p>\n \u201cOnce you got the connection, it\u2019s time to chase bigger numbers on the stack,\u201d enthused Willen. \u201cKeep increasing resistance, as your recovery allows, and watch your biceps turn into Swiss mountain peaks.\u201d<\/p>\n To follow Moritz Willen on Instagram, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat is the Bayesian Bicep Curl?<\/h2>\n
Do Bayesian Curls Build Bigger Arms Than Dumbbell Curls?<\/h2>\n
How To Do The Bayesian Curl Variation<\/h2>\n
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