Kurtis Ackerman

Kurtis Ackerman

Kurtis Ackerman is a personal trainer residing in Southern California. He is the owner and head trainer of KB Fitness. He competed in powerlifting and Strongman in his younger years. Now, he trains a wide variety of clientele but specializes in working around injuries. You can connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn, or kurtis.ackerman@yahoo.com.
Most lifters train their biceps but never specifically target the short head, the muscle responsible for that coveted peak and overall arm fullness. In this guide, strength coach Kurtis Ackerman breaks down the 12 best short head bicep exercises across four equipment categories, explains the three positional keys that bias the short head in any

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