Biceps Upper Arms Dumbbell #0294

Dumbbell Biceps Curl

Animated demonstration

Dumbbell Biceps Curl — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Biceps
Body part
Upper Arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Synergist group
Forearms

Secondary muscles

Forearms

How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward and arms fully extended.

  2. 2

    Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.

  3. 3

    Continue to raise the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.

  4. 4

    Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.

  5. 5

    Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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