Biceps
noun
A muscle at the front of the upper arm that helps you bend your elbow.
He exercises every day to make his biceps bigger.
Often appears as...
- flex one's biceps
- bulging biceps
noun
The muscle at the back of the thigh.
The hamstring is made up of three muscles, one of which is the biceps femoris.
Often appears as...
- elongate the biceps
- biceps femoris muscle
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Scientific
noun
A muscle at the front of the upper arm that helps you bend your elbow.
He exercises every day to make his biceps bigger.
Often appears as...
- flex one's biceps
- bulging biceps
noun
The muscle at the back of the thigh.
The hamstring is made up of three muscles, one of which is the biceps femoris.
Often appears as...
- elongate the biceps
- biceps femoris muscle
Usage tips
Scientific
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Arm Flexing
Biceps are commonly associated with strength; when you flex your arm, it's the biceps that bulge.
He proudly showed off his biceps by flexing his arms.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Fitness
Biceps are often highlighted in discussions about bodybuilding and workouts.
Her daily routine includes exercises that target the biceps.
Pro Tip 3/3Injury Reference
Biceps can be a common site for sports-related injuries, known in such contexts.
The pitcher was sidelined with a biceps injury.
Pro Tip 1/3Arm Flexing
Biceps are commonly associated with strength; when you flex your arm, it's the biceps that bulge.
He proudly showed off his biceps by flexing his arms.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Fitness
Biceps are often highlighted in discussions about bodybuilding and workouts.
Her daily routine includes exercises that target the biceps.
Pro Tip 3/3Injury Reference
Biceps can be a common site for sports-related injuries, known in such contexts.
The pitcher was sidelined with a biceps injury.
Pro Tip 1/3Arm Flexing
Biceps are commonly associated with strength; when you flex your arm, it's the biceps that bulge.
He proudly showed off his biceps by flexing his arms.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Fitness
Biceps are often highlighted in discussions about bodybuilding and workouts.
Her daily routine includes exercises that target the biceps.
Pro Tip 3/3Injury Reference
Biceps can be a common site for sports-related injuries, known in such contexts.
The pitcher was sidelined with a biceps injury.
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Why paternity leave...
I especially loved my early morning shift with him, so his mom could sleep in. When he was a newborn, we'd just cuddle on the couch. And when he got a little bigger, he became my best workout buddy, as a cheerleader during my morning runs, in his stroller. Or, as a human dumbbell for squats and biceps curls.
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Safari Live - Day 186 PIPE...
of interaction there because of where they are good we're going to carry on we're going to try and track Colombo who tracks head off in this direction while we do that we're going to send you across to big biceps Byron so he can say good afternoon to all of you good afternoon you're all having a wonderful
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How your muscular system...
the hair-like cilia in our airways, and certain white blood cells. Muscle contraction can be split into three main types. The first two, shortening muscle fibers and lengthening them, generate opposing forces. So the biceps will shorten while the triceps will lengthen or relax,
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Ultimate Horsepower in...
so that looked amazing man yes I must isn't it I mean we think of horses as four-legged animals but actually these front legs are effectively arms so here you've got biceps elbow wrist still have a bit peculiar but it's just so much
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Why paternity leave...
I especially loved my early morning shift with him, so his mom could sleep in. When he was a newborn, we'd just cuddle on the couch. And when he got a little bigger, he became my best workout buddy, as a cheerleader during my morning runs, in his stroller. Or, as a human dumbbell for squats and biceps curls.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 186 PIPE...
of interaction there because of where they are good we're going to carry on we're going to try and track Colombo who tracks head off in this direction while we do that we're going to send you across to big biceps Byron so he can say good afternoon to all of you good afternoon you're all having a wonderful
Video examples
How your muscular system...
the hair-like cilia in our airways, and certain white blood cells. Muscle contraction can be split into three main types. The first two, shortening muscle fibers and lengthening them, generate opposing forces. So the biceps will shorten while the triceps will lengthen or relax,
Video examples
Ultimate Horsepower in...
so that looked amazing man yes I must isn't it I mean we think of horses as four-legged animals but actually these front legs are effectively arms so here you've got biceps elbow wrist still have a bit peculiar but it's just so much
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Hannah Bronfman
American Businessman
I see the most change in my body through exercise. They say diet determines your weight, and exercise determines your shape - I find that to be a pretty true statement. When I'm doing a lot of boxing, my hamstrings are really strong and my biceps. When I'm doing a lot of Pilates, I find that my core is really lean and my inner thighs.
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Emma Stone
American Actress
I like to look like a person. It drives me crazy when you see women in movies playing teachers, and they have biceps. It totally takes me out of the movie. I start thinking, Wow, that actress playing this part really looks great!
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
American Actor
Even today, in our progressive times, in most movies that come out, the men have to have biceps and the women have to be thin or something.
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Prosenjit Chatterjee
Indian Actor
Well, being fit is not about flaunting muscles or biceps. Being fit is about flexibility and fit is about flexibility and body composition.
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Denise Austin
American Author
Need a body-confidence boost? Pick up a pair of dumbbells and let your gaze linger on the outline of your biceps as you lift the weights.
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The Undertaker
American Wrestler
I've had both my eye sockets crushed, I've been set on fire, uh, that was not fun, I've torn a pec, torn biceps.
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Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
When the biceps become too strong, it brings the shoulders forward and makes for a gorilla-like posture.
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Vikrant Massey
Indian Actor
With all due respect, I don't think that having eight-pack abs or 21-inch biceps matter.
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Charlie Sheen
American Actor
I don't have a tuxedo that fits anymore because my chest and my biceps are too big.
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Varun Sharma
Indian Actor
I am not the fittest guy, I don't have biceps and six-pack abs.
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Hannah Bronfman
American Businessman
I see the most change in my body through exercise. They say diet determines your weight, and exercise determines your shape - I find that to be a pretty true statement. When I'm doing a lot of boxing, my hamstrings are really strong and my biceps. When I'm doing a lot of Pilates, I find that my core is really lean and my inner thighs.
Quote examples
Emma Stone
American Actress
I like to look like a person. It drives me crazy when you see women in movies playing teachers, and they have biceps. It totally takes me out of the movie. I start thinking, Wow, that actress playing this part really looks great!
Quote examples
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
American Actor
Even today, in our progressive times, in most movies that come out, the men have to have biceps and the women have to be thin or something.
Quote examples
Prosenjit Chatterjee
Indian Actor
Well, being fit is not about flaunting muscles or biceps. Being fit is about flexibility and fit is about flexibility and body composition.
Quote examples
Denise Austin
American Author
Need a body-confidence boost? Pick up a pair of dumbbells and let your gaze linger on the outline of your biceps as you lift the weights.
Quote examples
The Undertaker
American Wrestler
I've had both my eye sockets crushed, I've been set on fire, uh, that was not fun, I've torn a pec, torn biceps.
Quote examples
Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
When the biceps become too strong, it brings the shoulders forward and makes for a gorilla-like posture.
Quote examples
Vikrant Massey
Indian Actor
With all due respect, I don't think that having eight-pack abs or 21-inch biceps matter.
Quote examples
Charlie Sheen
American Actor
I don't have a tuxedo that fits anymore because my chest and my biceps are too big.
Quote examples
Varun Sharma
Indian Actor
I am not the fittest guy, I don't have biceps and six-pack abs.
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