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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biceps curl
1, record 1, English, biceps%20curl
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- curl 2, record 1, English, curl
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biceps curls can be done using any of the following equipment: dumbbells, barbell, E-Z bar ..., cable machine, biceps curling machine. Although the exercises differ, a common factor of each is a "curling" motion, where a weight - attached to an item of equipment listed above - is moved through an arc, primarily using the strength of the biceps. The biceps is contracted to lift the weight upward through the arc, to a point where further movement is not possible. The biceps is then extended, lowering the weight back through the arc, to the start position. 3, record 1, English, - biceps%20curl
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "curl" could also refer to a "leg curl" but, in the sources consulted, it was used as a synonym of "biceps curl." 4, record 1, English, - biceps%20curl
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bicep curl
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- flexion des avant-bras
1, record 1, French, flexion%20des%20avant%2Dbras
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- flexion des bras 2, record 1, French, flexion%20des%20bras
correct, feminine noun
- flexion des biceps 3, record 1, French, flexion%20des%20biceps
feminine noun
- curl 4, record 1, French, curl
anglicism, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La flexion des bras peut être effectuée à l'aide de n'importe lequel des poids ou appareils suivants : haltères, barre, barre de curl («EZ Bar»), appareil à poulie ou appareil de flexion des bras. Même si l'exécution de cet exercice diffère en fonction de l'équipement utilisé, le principe reste toujours le même : il faut soulever un poids en fléchissant les bras par la force des biceps. Le poids est ensuite ramené en position de départ. 5, record 1, French, - flexion%20des%20avant%2Dbras
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «curl» pourrait aussi désigner un «leg curl» mais, dans les sources consultées, il était utilisé en tant que «biceps curl». 5, record 1, French, - flexion%20des%20avant%2Dbras
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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