EnduranceBicepsBodyweight15 MinutesIntermediate

15 Minutes Intermediate Biceps Workout with Bodyweight

A 15 minutes endurance workout targeting your biceps using bodyweight equipment. 2 exercises, 6 total sets, designed for intermediate lifters.

15 Minutes

Duration

6

Total Sets

15-25 reps

Rep Range

~158

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Bodyweight Bicep Curl Towel
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-45 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Place a towel under one foot and grab both ends with one hand.
  • Curl upward against the resistance of your foot pressing down.
  • Control the eccentric by slowly lowering while maintaining foot pressure.
2
Chin-Up
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-45 seconds
intermediate

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Grip the bar at shoulder-width with palms facing you.
  • Start from a full dead hang with arms extended.
  • Pull your chin over the bar by driving your elbows down toward your hips.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of endurance training. Use lighter loads (40-60% 1RM) with high reps. Minimize rest between sets to challenge your cardiovascular system. Circuit training and supersets are particularly effective. Focus on maintaining form even as fatigue accumulates.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 15-25 repsdesigned for sustained muscular effort
  • Rest Periods: 30-45 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 2-3 sets — optimized for endurance

Biceps Training Tips

  • *Vary your grip width and angle — supinated, neutral, and pronated grips each emphasize different portions of the biceps and brachialis.
  • *Incline curls stretch the long head more than standing curls, producing a fuller peak.
  • *Keep elbows pinned to your sides — swinging reduces bicep activation.

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