Arm
Biceps Brachii
Musculus biceps brachii
The two-headed muscle on the front of the arm; the main muscle of curling movements.
- Function
- Elbow flexion and forearm supination.
- Origin
- Long head: supraglenoid tubercle; short head: coracoid process.
- Insertion
- Radial tuberosity (tuberositas radii).
Synergists / Antagonists
Exercises that train this muscle
- Dumbbell Biceps CurlFree weight · BeginnerPrimary
- Barbell Biceps CurlFree weight · BeginnerPrimary
- Cable Biceps CurlCable · BeginnerPrimary
- Pull-upBodyweight · AdvancedSecondary
- Lat PulldownMachine · BeginnerSecondary
- Seated Cable RowCable · BeginnerSecondary
- Bent-Over Barbell RowFree weight · IntermediateSecondary
- Hammer CurlFree weight · BeginnerSecondary
- Reverse Barbell CurlFree weight · IntermediateSecondary