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
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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