Seated Dumbbell Curl
How to do the Seated 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 Seated Dumbbell Curl
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Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.
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Rotate the palms of the hands so that they are facing your torso. This will be your starting position.
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While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the weights and start twisting the wrists once the dumbbells pass your thighs so that the palms of your hands face forward at the end of the movement. Make sure that you contract the biceps as you breathe out and make sure that only the forearms move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps.
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Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position as your breathe in and as you rotate the wrists back to a neutral grip.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Seated Dumbbell Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Seated Dumbbell Curl work?
The Seated Dumbbell Curl primarily works the Biceps.
Is the Seated Dumbbell Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Seated 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 Seated Dumbbell Curl?
To do the Seated Dumbbell Curl you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Seated Dumbbell Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Seated 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 Seated Dumbbell Curl with correct form?
Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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