Relying solely on curls might be sabotaging your bicep gains—exercises like chin-ups, hammer curls, and cable preacher curls actually activate more muscle groups and offer better long-term development. With proper form and a shift toward compound and targeted movements like Zotman curls, ring rows, and close-grip bench presses, your arms will not only grow faster but with more balanced strength—let’s watch the video to find out exactly what to swap out and why it works.