Dumbbell Incline Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Incline Bicep Curl
How to: Dumbbell Incline Curl
- Set an incline bench to a comfortable angle.
- Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended.
- Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows fixed by your sides.
- Lower the weights back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, causing form breakdown.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out.
- Rushing the movement which can reduce effectiveness.
Modifications
- Perform the curl seated to reduce lower back strain.
- Use lighter weights to focus on form and control.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the curl for maximum contraction.
- Use a controlled motion to prevent swinging the weights.
Dumbbell Incline Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
upper arms
strength
dumbbells
muscle building
fitness