Drag Curl

[BBAddict]

I know that the original Vince Gironda drag curl was done by using a reverse or pronated grip, which seems to focus most of the tension on the brachialis. I tried it today with a supinated (palms up) grip and it felt pretty good but most of the tension seemed to be on the belly of the bicep. Has anybody else tried this and with what results? Are there any reasons to not do the drag curl with a supinated grip?

[wheyman]

sounds interesting, but I don't know what it is? Can you explain??

[muscle_n_blood]

I've always done them palms up, when I've done them. They are good for a burn and pump....once or twice, then I get nothing out of them. They are just a pumper to throw in occasionally when you get stale and can't get the feel you want in your bi's. For me, anyway.

[BBAddict]

Originally Posted by wheyman

sounds interesting, but I don't know what it is? Can you explain??

Taken from another website:
To perform drag curls, keep the elbows in back of you rather than pinned at your side. Using an overhand grip, curl the bar up and at the same time keep it in contact with your torso. In effect, you are dragging it up. Be sure not to let the elbows or shoulders rise up or this can turn into a half-ass upright row real fast. You won't need much weight to make your brachialis burn and ache like there are lumps of liquid fire buried within your outer biceps.

Try it, you'll like it. I sometimes use it as a finishing exercise-I know the pronated grip is the original, but the supinated felt good as well this morning.

[cherrybomb]

I've done them with a supinated grip supersetted with preacher bench curls. Got a great pump and burn but I'm not a good one to ask as I have long since quit trying
to gain any mass. I got about the same effect doing incline db curls after preacher bench curls. All these techniques seem to affect shape more than size.

[BBAddict]

Originally Posted by cherrybomb

I have long since quit trying to gain any mass.

Sorry to hear that!

Edit that: I just saw your post in the height, weight, age, bench section. I'm just impressed you're still at it!

[cherrybomb]

Thanks. There's no place to quit though I have slowed down a lot. I was a big fan of Vince Gironda.