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dumbbell seated biceps curl to shoulder press

dumbbell seated biceps curl to shoulder press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

Step 2

Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward and arms fully extended.

Step 3

Keeping your elbows close to your sides, curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.

Step 4

Once your forearms are vertical, rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward.

Step 5

Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.

Step 6

Lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position by reversing the movement.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

biceps

Secondary muscles

shoulders

Primary body parts

biceps

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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