Dumbbell Incline Curl Exercise Guide
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
How to: Dumbbell Incline Curl
- Set an incline bench to a 30-45 degree angle.
- Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended.
- Curl the weights towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Squeeze at the top of the movement before slowly lowering the weights back to the starting position.
- 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.
Dumbbell Incline Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
curl
muscle building