The large, two-headed muscle on the front of the upper arm that is mainly responsible for bending the elbow. Colloquially, it is often seen as a symbol of muscular strength.
example
Durch das regelmäßige Hanteltraining hat er einen deutlich sichtbaren Bizeps entwickelt.
Through regular dumbbell training, he has developed a clearly visible biceps.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'Bizeps' (biceps) comes from Latin. The prefix 'bi-' means 'two', because the muscle consists of two parts or 'heads'.
EXAMPLE
Im Biologieunterricht haben wir gelernt, warum der Bizeps so heißt.
In biology class, we learned why the biceps is called that.
Typical collocations
In everyday language, 'Bizeps' (biceps) is often used with the verbs 'anspannen' (to flex), 'trainieren' (to train), or 'zeigen' (to show). You can also have a 'starken' (strong) or 'dicken' (thick) biceps.
EXAMPLE
Spann mal deinen Bizeps an!
Flex your biceps!
Use in the singular
Although you have two arms, the word 'Bizeps' (biceps) is often used colloquially in the singular, even when both muscles are meant.