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😭 we made bars for a reason, i feel like people don’t understand that Simplicity is key

I love the witty sarcasm mixed with legitimate tips 👏😂

Bro out here teaching common sense

Had us in the first half ngl

But the question is, if I use conventional tools like barbell or DB, am I still going to get the same amount of attention on social media? That is the real question Sean!

This is legitimately my FAVORITE KZfaq workout channel. It's simple to understand, straight to the point, humorous and not trying to sell you on a bunch of BS. Thanks man!

Omg just when I thought my bicep gains couldn't get more gainer

ADDITIONAL NOTES: “But it hits the biceps from a different angle!” No it doesn’t. “But it works great as a finisher!” There’s no need for “finishers”, and even if there was, why not just finish using a better exercise? “But it’s better for building grip strength compared to a normal curl!” The purpose of a biceps focused exercise is to maximize biceps stimulation - not to build grip strength. If you want to build grip strength, do grip focused exercises. “But so and so does these and his biceps are hyooge!” Lots of people do lots of different things for any number of reasons. That doesn’t mean every single thing they do is a direct cause for their results or that you should copy it. To be clear, I’m not saying plate curls “don’t work” or that you can’t do them. You’re performing a basic loaded elbow flexion movement, so as long as you can get close to failure without your grip being the limiting factor then it will of course stimulate growth. But it’s just one of those “what’s the point?” exercises. There’s no upside compared to a regular curl using bars/dumbbells/cables/machines, but there is potential downside in that it’s more awkward to grip (which takes focus away from simply hammering the biceps as hard as possible) and the progression window is very limited since you can only curl a maximum of 45 pounds which will quickly become too light for most people unless they’re performing very high reps.

I have fallen too many times for Sean’s legit memes. I watched this waiting, waiting…… there it is! 😂 I have dumb bells but I might try curling with a box that has weights inside it next.

I never get why people have to make something as simple as a bicep curl complicated. Great content as always Sean.

BUT HOW AM I GOING TOO LOOK SPECIAL WITH JUST DUMBELLS?!? SKREEEEEEEE

Without a doubt, the most elegant response I've ever seen 😂😂😂😂

This was great 😂

I thoroughly enjoy when he calls out these ridiculous techniques people do and post clips of just for attention.

Hahahaha, I love Sean's brutal humor man. Love how social media personas try to overcomplicate weight lifting with all these "do this secret exercise variation to maximize your gains" when in actuality it's so simple.

You gotta love this guy 😩

Groundbreaking advice! 😂

Can't handle how good looking this man is

Bahahaha. *_"Had us in the first half. Not gonna lie."_*

Dude had us in the first half 😂

From the thumbnail I thought he was kissin' the plate💀💀

In all my time at the gym I never thought about using the dumbbells. Where would I be without this channel

I really enjoy these sarcastic build ups 😂

Your wittiness level is above all limits 😅

I actually thought he was going somewhere with this 😂😂 Simplicity is key

I'm an armwrestler and would absolutely try single hand plate curls. Looks killer on the finger flexors and working the fast twitch fibers in my wrist and forearm. Gotta realize not every single person at the gym is there for the exact same reason

His sarcasm never misses 😂

After watching so many of these videos I 100% expected him to say “use dumbells” lol

You're the man Sean. I was bark in the gym with my pal Shad Mailer. He was doing these dumb curls and I said "bro, just use a bar" then our other pal Roy Radu came in and laughed at Shad. Was classic

He had us in the first half😭🤣

He got us in the first half 😂

i had already seen the video where sean had discussed about this variation where he laughed at it but now watching this video I was like what is he saying to only laugh at the end, did not see that coming ;)

I was expecting that ending and I was not disappointed.

Sometimes the classics will always prevail over anything.

Ah aahh ahh...love the endearing sarcasm, doesn't offend anyone but gets the message across every time

Bro had us in the first half

🤣 I swear every influencer tries to reinvent the wheel

I just love this man's sarcasm 😂

i knew something was up when you sounded that happy

The sarcasm is unmatched

My guy had me there for a second

Goddamn savage with his dry delivery. What a chad...

Sean the real 🗿

Fr😂 your sarcasm/humor and tips makes you one of my favourite content creator ❤❤❤

The only single plate I'm curling is my dinner

You always have me in the first half. 😂

The issue isn't the types of exercises, it's the combination of intensity plus consistency to stimulate muscular growth, that and getting sufficient nutrients.

mind blowing!

I thought you were going to recommend the waiter curl but you went even more simplistic. 😂

Congrats on your 1M sean, been here since last decade 😉🥳

Lmao, thanks Sean for keeping it real.

I saw this coming a mile and away and did not disappoint.

Every now and then I like to do a plate curl, and while I curl I squeeze me arms together as hard as I can. It's an isometric contraction for the chest. Feels pretty good, but it's more a warmup than anything else.

I knew it was coming...and i still busted up 😂

Well played, I legit didn’t see that coming

Lowkey i havent trained arms in aboht 4/5 years, and they have grown significantly more than when doing curls like this directly. I feel like doing more back exercises to failure, like to the point where you use a lot of arm strength as well is the best way to train arms

He had us in the first half not gonna lie…

Lmao I knew it was going to end like that when you said that that was a legit exercise

"Simple as that bro" 😂

Yes, if you're working on biceps, a dumbbell, bar, or a machine is good. 🤔 Although this does look useful for wrist & grip strength, particularly if one wrist or hand had been injured in the past (due to the different grip). Then after a certain point, just use dumbbells, kettlebells, & bars.

This plate curl is also exercising your fingers and grip strength. So it may be useful for people who like rock climbing.

Timing is everything with comedy. 😂 Well done sir

My favorite way to do bicep curls is with the smith machine.

I love the simple logic videos you make 😂😂

You got us on the first half

Bro really thought that no one would hear the voicecrack

I have seen enough vids of this guy that I definitely saw this one coming🤣

Max euceda put it best: let's not reinvent the wheel, by adding a fckin wheel

I'm not gonna lie, you got me on the first half

The main benefit of this exercise is to prevent people from ego lifting and to focus on form. I agree that bars and dumbbells are a better idea, I can see the benefit here.

when I didn't find dumbbells that is my range and bars available it is an ok alternative

Sean woke up and chose violence

I knew it was coming, but I still sensed a gynormous amount of sarcasm 😁🤣

Ah man he got us in the first half ngl…

Got me in the first half😂

Expected it, waited for it, Was Not Disappointed!!😂

I was almost mad at you but you made my day at the end 😂😂😂

😂😂😂 good to know my initial thought about that exercise was spot on.

Yeah saw that coming a mile away 😂

As soon as he said something about being awkward to hold onto, I knew he was being sarcastic

Only reason I would use plates instead of dumbells, is hammer curls. Hear me out. I can manage the weight, but it always feels like the dumbell is slipping, and thus I fear that I might drop it on my toes. But, with a plate, not like the one you showed here, but the ones that have the holes around the center hole, grab it from there, and thus, no slipping.

I love how he’s clearly calling out **** ******** and that person’s acolytes without ever saying his name

😂😂😂 had me going there for a second

I love your style! Accuracy with little jabs… fantastic

as a long time sub of Sean, i knew what was coming as the video starts lol

I knew the punchline almost immediately but it was still hilarious.

I'm going to try the plate method simply because I'm limited with the dumbbells at home, but I have the perfect weight in plates.

Congrats on a million subscribers

Had me going for a second there Sean

This is like designing a door with no handles and calling it a better door.

God bless you man

Sean with the fakeout again,it got me pretty well tbh

I got the feeling this was gonna happen the second I saw the short.

Raising any item with proper weight in biceps curl motion will result in biceps excercising. There is a reason bars and dumbell variations exist, to optimize it.

That's an interesting variation on the tried and tested plate curl! Keep innovating

I would have never thought of that! Great tip, thanks!

Shots fired

Had me in the first half. I was like “there’s no way he’s serious right?!” These are horrible exercises! 😂

I saw that come instantly, love it!