Exercise library
Biceps
Seated Dumbbell Curl
- Primary muscle
- Biceps
- Also works
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Elbow flexion
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Sit upright on a bench with dumbbells hanging at your sides. Curl the weights up without leaning back, keeping elbows stationary, then lower slowly to remove momentum from the lift.
Video demo coming soon.
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