Dumbbell Bicep Curl With Stork Stance 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
- Stork Bicep Curl
How to: Dumbbell Bicep Curl With Stork Stance
- Stand on one leg with the other leg bent at the knee and raised slightly off the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms extended at your sides.
- Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows close to your torso.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift the weights.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the curl.
- Neglecting to engage the core for stability.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench to ensure stability.
- Use lighter weights if balance is an issue.
Tips
- Keep your abs tight to maintain balance while in the stork stance.
- Avoid swinging the weights; use controlled movements.
- Engage the biceps throughout the entire range of motion.
Dumbbell Bicep Curl With Stork Stance Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
stability
curl