When doing exercises, it is very important to have the correct technique. Without the correct technique, you will not be able to isolate the muscles you are trying to work.
Bicep Curl:
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with arms by your sides. Stand tall with shoulders back and abdominals pulled in. Feet should be shoulder width apart and legs are straight with a very small flex in the knee. This meaning not to lock your knees. Keep your chin lifted and look straight ahead.
Keeping your elbows at your sides, slowly lift the weight bending your elbows and bringing your wrists toward your shoulders. Your lift should be a 5 second count. Then lower the weights back to your sides also using a 5 second count. Exhale slowly on the hardest part of the exercise, the lift.
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Also of importance, proper technique will result most importantly in injury prevention. A large majority of injuries in the gym of over strained or pulled muscles usually a result of improper technique or to heavy of weight (which also a large part of improper technique - to much weight to keep proper form)
You are right. It is better to do fewer repetitions and use less weight with proper form. You will get better results and prevent injury.
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