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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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