Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders, Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Anterior, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Curl with Drag
How to: Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl
- Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides.
- Curl the weights up towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Drag your elbows backwards as you lift the weights to emphasize the bicep contraction.
- Hold for a second at the top, then lower the weights back down slowly.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much momentum to lift the weights.
- Allowing elbows to flare out.
- Not fully contracting the biceps at the top of the curl.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to reduce strain.
- Perform seated to minimize back strain.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward phases.
- Avoid swinging the weights; use only your arms.
Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
dumbbell
upper arms
shoulders
intermediate