Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (with arm blaster) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Alternating Dumbbell Curl
How to: Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (with arm blaster)
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand and arms fully extended by your sides.
- Keeping your elbows close to your body, curl the right dumbbell to your shoulder while rotating your wrist.
- Lower the right arm to the starting position and repeat the motion with the left arm.
- Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight leading to improper form.
- Not fully extending the arm at the bottom of the curl.
- Swinging the body instead of using the arms.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you're new to the exercise.
- Perform the curls seated to minimize momentum use.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Ensure proper posture by standing straight and avoiding swinging.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward phases.
Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (with arm blaster) Alternatives
Tags
biceps
arms
strength
dumbbells
muscle building
fitness