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Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Curl

Main muscle
Biceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand holding a dumbbell in one hand, arm fully extended.
  2. 2Keep your elbow pinned to your side throughout the movement.
  3. 3Curl the dumbbell up toward your shoulder.
  4. 4Squeeze your bicep hard at the top.
  5. 5Lower the weight slowly back to full extension.
  6. 6Complete all reps, then switch arms.

Coaching cues

  • Elbow stays pinned
  • Squeeze at the top
  • No swinging
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