BicepsBeginnerIsolation

Dumbbell Curl

Standing dumbbell curl with a twist of the wrist.

Dumbbell Curl: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Each arm works independently
  • Supination fully works the biceps

How to do it

  1. Start palms in, turn palms up as you curl
  2. Elbows by your sides
  3. Slow on the way down

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum
  • Shoulders rolling forward

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
8–12
Rest
75 s
Reps in reserve
1
Load step
1 kg

Alternatives

No equipment

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