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Dumbbell Curl

Main muscle
Biceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. 2Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides.
  3. 3Curl both dumbbells up toward your shoulders without swinging your torso.
  4. 4Squeeze your biceps hard at the top.
  5. 5Lower the dumbbells back down slowly under control.

Coaching cues

  • Elbows pinned
  • No swinging
  • Slow negative
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