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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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