There are multiple variations for the strengthening the biceps complex. There are three muscles make up the brachium: biceps brachii (long and short head), brachioradialis and coracobrachialis. Please complete the variation as specified by your Physiotherapist.
Instructions: supination
- Standing on the theraband or using dumbbell with the chest proud.
- Position the hands palm up.
- Keeping the elbows in line with the side body draw the wrist up towards the shoulders.
- Control the return.
Instructions: pronation
- Stand on the theraband or hold dumbbell with the palms down.
- Keep the elbows in line with the side body.
- Bend the elbow to bring the wrist towards the shoulder.
- Control the return.
Instructions: hammer curl
- This exercise can be completed in a standing or seated position.
- Hold the prescribed weight in the affected arm with your thumb pointing up.
- From here bring the weight up towards your shoulder into full elbow flexion.
- Return to the starting position and repeat as per physiotherapist guidelines.
Precautions
- Avoid leaning back.
- Avoid swinging the elbows back and forth.