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Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls

How to do the Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Biceps

Secondary

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Equipment

Dumbbell

Step by step

How to do the Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls

  1. 1

    Hold the dumbbell towards the side farther from you so that you have more weight on the side closest to you. (This can be done for a good effect on all bicep dumbbell exercises). Now do a normal incline dumbbell curl, but keep your wrists as far back as possible so as to neutralize any stress that is placed on them.

  2. 2

    Sit on an incline bench that is angled at 45-degrees while holding a dumbbell on each hand.

  3. 3

    Let your arms hang down on your sides, with the elbows in, and turn the palms of your hands forward with the thumbs pointing away from the body. Tip: You will keep this hand position throughout the movement as there should not be any twisting of the hands as they come up. This will be your starting position.

  4. 4

    Curl up the two dumbbells at the same time until your biceps are fully contracted and exhale. Tip: Do not swing the arms or use momentum. Keep a controlled motion at all times. Hold the contracted position for a second at the top.

  5. 5

    As you inhale, slowly go back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls: common questions

What muscles does the Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls work?

The Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls primarily works the Biceps.

Is the Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls?

To do the Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls you'll need a dumbbell.

Is the Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls a compound or isolation exercise?

The Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls with correct form?

Hold the dumbbell towards the side farther from you so that you have more weight on the side closest to you. (This can be done for a good effect on all bicep dumbbell exercises). Now do a normal incline dumbbell curl, but keep your wrists as far back as possible so as to neutralize any stress that is placed on them. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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