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dumbbell standing one arm curl (over incline bench)
dumbbell standing one arm curl (over incline bench) is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with your palm facing forward.
Step 2. Place your other hand on an incline bench for support.
Step 3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbell towards your shoulder by contracting your biceps.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then 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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