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My Upper Back Hurts After Doing Biceps Curls

Published Oct,26 2011 | By Garnet Henderson

Properly done, a biceps curl should isolate the biceps muscle, using only that muscle to lift the weight. However, some common mistakes can lead to strain in other muscles, causing pain. Upper-back pain during a biceps curl indicates that there is an issue with your form or that an underlying injury is acting up.