Exercise library
Biceps
Standing Dumbbell Curl
- Primary muscle
- Biceps
- Also works
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Elbow flexion
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand and palms facing forward. Curl one or both dumbbells up while keeping elbows fixed, squeeze at the top, then lower under control to full extension.
Video demo coming soon.
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