Dumbbell Curl to Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Biceps Brachii, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Triceps Brachii, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
How to: Dumbbell Curl to Press
- Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Start with your arms bent at 90 degrees, palms facing your body.
- Curl the dumbbells towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows tucked close to your sides.
- Once at the top of the curl, rotate your wrists outward and press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Reverse the motion to return to the starting position, curling the dumbbells back to the 90-degree position before lowering.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much momentum during lifting.
- Not fully extending arms during shoulder press.
- Allowing elbows to flare out excessively.
Modifications
- Perform seated to provide back support.
- Use resistance bands instead of dumbbells for lighter resistance.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the lift.
- Control the dumbbells during both the curl and press phases.
- Start with a lighter weight to master the form before increasing resistance.
Dumbbell Curl to Press Alternatives
Tags
biceps
shoulders
strength training
dumbbells
upper body
joint stability