ORIGIN

Lower half of the anterior aspect of the humerus

 

INSERTION

Tuberosity and coronoid process of the ulna

 

ACTION

Flexion of the forearm at the elbow

 

INNERVATION

Musculocutaneous nerve (C5,C6)

 

PRIMARY JOINT

Elbow Joint

 

KEY STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Barbell curls

Cross body Hammer curls

 

NEW STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Reverse EZ curl with resistance bands

Bicep foam roll

 

 

COMMON INJURIES

Bicipital tendinitis

Supraspinatus tendinitis

Subdeltoid bursitis

Overuse

Strain