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dumbbell standing concentration curl

dumbbell standing concentration curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand, with your arm fully extended and palm facing inwards.

Step 2. Place your opposite hand on your thigh for support.

Step 3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbell towards your shoulder by contracting your biceps.

Step 4. Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.

Step 5. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.

Step 6. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell 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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