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the bicep contracts in a concentric contraction which means the muscles has shortened. remember muscles can only pull they can not push. also the bicep curl can be described as elbow flexion and when the weight is lowered is called elbow extention.

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The movement is extension of the arm.

The prime mover is the triceps brachi.

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brachialis

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Q: What is the prime mover of a bicep curl?
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