Biceps Curls (Upper Body)
Builds the arm strength you'll use for a walker or crutches after surgery.
What it helps
Builds the arm strength you rely on for lifting and carrying — and for managing crutches or a walker.
How to do it
- Sit tall or stand with your elbow close to your side.
- Bend your elbow, bringing your hand toward your shoulder.
- Lower slowly with control.
Tips
- A light weight or a can of soup works well. Keep your wrist straight.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 5-10, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Biceps Curls (Upper Body) is part of 27 recovery programs, most often at the return to activity (months 3–6), strength building (months 3–6) and advanced strengthening (months 6–9) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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- …and 15 more
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.