Technique
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
- Bend one elbow to bring the weight towards the shoulder and then control the descent.
- Alternate the arms.
Form tips
- Try to not swing or compensate with your lower back.
- Keep the wrist neutral (palms facing each other).
Logging: Weight used on one side. Each repetition involves working both sides.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Biceps
- Forearms
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Biceps brachii (short head)
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
Equipment
Appears in
Variations
Double dumbbell biceps curl
Beginner
Single dumbbell biceps curl
Beginner
Barbell biceps curl
Beginner
Zottman curl
Beginner
Band one-arm biceps curl
Beginner
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