Most powerlifters I know do a lot of curls – but they’re typically of the 12-ounce variety rather than anything more productive. I think a lot of that stems from Ed Coan’s infamous quote about biceps being like ornaments on a Christmas tree: they might look nice, but they’re not good for much else.
I disagree.
While I certainly don’t think any powerlifter should need to prioritize arm training (barring injury), I also think nearly every powerlifter should train arms in one way or another. Here’s why and how.