Incline Dumbbell Curl
How to do the Incline Dumbbell Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Biceps
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Dumbbell
How to do the Incline Dumbbell Curl
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Sit back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand held at arms length. Keep your elbows close to your torso and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. This will be your starting position.
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While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second.
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Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to starting position as your breathe in.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Incline Dumbbell Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Incline Dumbbell Curl work?
The Incline Dumbbell Curl primarily works the Biceps.
Is the Incline Dumbbell Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Incline Dumbbell Curl 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 Incline Dumbbell Curl?
To do the Incline Dumbbell Curl you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Incline Dumbbell Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Incline Dumbbell Curl 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 Incline Dumbbell Curl with correct form?
Sit back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand held at arms length. Keep your elbows close to your torso and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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