Dumbbell Standing Concentration 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
- Standing Concentration Curl
How to: Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl
- Stand upright with a dumbbell in one hand, arm fully extended downward.
- Rotate the palm to face forward and curl the dumbbell toward your shoulder.
- Keep your elbow stationary and close to your body throughout the movement.
- Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
Common Mistakes
- Moving the elbow away from the body during the curl.
- Using too much weight, compromising form.
- Not fully extending the arm during the exercise.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce lower body instability.
- Use a lighter weight to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep your elbow close to your body during the curl.
- Control the descent to maximize muscle engagement.
- Use a weight that enables you to perform the exercise with proper form.
Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl Alternatives
Tags
arms
biceps
strength
dumbbell
upper body
isolation