Exercise library

Biceps

Incline Dumbbell Curl

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

How to do it

Lie back on an incline bench with arms hanging straight down to stretch the biceps. Curl the dumbbells up without letting the elbows drift forward, then lower slowly to the full stretch.

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