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
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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