MOVEMENT GUIDE / DUMBBELLS
Dumbbell curl
Keep upper arms near sides and lower slowly.
Target muscles
Biceps brachii and brachialis
Setup
Keep the upper arms steady and choose a weight you can lower slowly.
Perform the move
Keep upper arms near sides and lower slowly. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Add targeted elbow flexion or extension work.
Common mistake
Swinging the trunk
Alternative
Band curl
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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