Exercise library

Biceps

Dumbbell Drag Curl

Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Elbow flexion
Role in a program
Accessory

How to do it

Curl the dumbbells up by dragging them along your sides as the elbows move back behind the torso. Focus on the peak squeeze and lower slowly along the same path.

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