Biceps

/ˈbaɪ.sɛps/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A muscle located in the upper arm, responsible for the flexion of the elbow and rotation of the forearm.

He worked hard at the gym to increase the size of his biceps.

Any of several muscles having two heads or points of origin.

The anatomical term 'biceps' can refer to muscles in other parts of the body, such as the biceps femoris in the thigh.

The specific muscle referred to as the biceps brachii, which is commonly known as the biceps.

When lifting weights, it is important to engage the biceps properly to avoid injury.

From Latin 'biceps', meaning 'two-headed'.

curling biceps

A workout exercise focusing on the biceps muscle.

biceps peak

The point at which the biceps muscle appears the largest.

triceps

The large muscle at the back of the upper arm.

brachii

Referring to muscles of the arm.

Gun show

Look at those biceps! He's got a real gun show going on.

Pipes

He loves to show off his pipes after hitting the gym.