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dumbbell incline curl
dumbbell incline curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
Step 2. Rest your upper arms on the incline bench and let your elbows hang down, fully extending your arms.
Step 3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
Step 4. Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
Step 5. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
Step 6. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
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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