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10-25-2009, 02:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
embarrassed2sayit Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	Why towel biceps curls? The Hypertrophy II Program includes towel biceps curls. What is the advantage of doing these over regular biceps curls? I am not really interested in bringing any hand towels to the gym...

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The Hypertrophy II Program includes towel biceps curls. What is the advantage of doing these over regular biceps curls? I am not really interested in bringing any hand towels to the gym...

Just use the towel that you use to wipe sweat off the benches.

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10-25-2009, 11:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Neill Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 37	I've seen towel bicep curls recommended to increase grip strength. So, they're probably a good workout for both biceps and forearm. How much better than simply holding the dumbbells, I don't know...

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uberllama Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 28	Grip strength, definitely. They will train you to squeeze your hands while lifting. __________________ Self-loathing is the key to a healthy body

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Lost Dog You mean three DOG moon! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The South Bay! Posts: 19,230	It also insures good form. Try doing them too fast and see what happens. __________________ - - Lost Dog's Blog workout log & fitday "The wolves spoke to me in a language all their own; it was like German, Mongol, and Bitchin' all mixed together."

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It also insures good form. Try doing them too fast and see what happens.

People will give you a lot more space in the gym?

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10-31-2009, 12:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lost Dog You mean three DOG moon! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The South Bay! Posts: 19,230	is right! __________________ - - Lost Dog's Blog workout log & fitday "The wolves spoke to me in a language all their own; it was like German, Mongol, and Bitchin' all mixed together."

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