Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl on Exercise Ball 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
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Bicep Curl on Stability Ball
How to: Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl on Exercise Ball
- Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms at your sides.
- Keeping your elbows close to your torso, curl one dumbbell towards your shoulder.
- Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
- Alternate between arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging the weights instead of lifting them in a controlled manner.
- Not engaging the core, which can lead to instability.
- Letting the elbows drift out to the sides during the curl.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to ensure proper form.
- Perform the exercise on a stable bench instead of an exercise ball.
Tips
- Sit on the exercise ball with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
- Keep your back straight and engage your core to maintain balance.
- Perform the curl slowly and control the weights as you lower them.
Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl on Exercise Ball Alternatives
Tags
bicep
strength
dumbbell
exercise ball
upper arms
beginner