Dumbbell Incline Curl Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Brachialis
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Upper Arms
Primary Muscle
Brachialis
Secondary Muscles
Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
Incline Dumbbell Curl

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Incline Curl

  1. Set an incline bench to a 30-45 degree angle.
  2. Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended.
  3. Curl the weights towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows close to your body.
  4. Squeeze at the top of the movement before slowly lowering the weights back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum to lift the weights.
  • Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the curl.
  • Leaning back while performing the curl.

Modifications

  • Reduce the weight if you cannot maintain form.
  • Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and avoid swinging the weights.
  • Control the weight on the way down to maximize muscle engagement.
  • Use a weight that allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.

Tags

biceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
curl
muscle building

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