Dumbbell Seated Drag 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
- Seated Dumbbell Drag Curl
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl
- Sit on a bench with a straight back and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
- Keep your elbows tight to your body and curl the weights up towards your shoulders.
- Gradually drag the weights up along your torso, keeping them close.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight which leads to poor form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the curl.
Modifications
- Use lighter dumbbells if you're new to the exercise.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench for additional back support.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning back during the curl.
- Control the movement to avoid using momentum.
Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
curl
intermediate
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