Dumbbell Standing One Arm Curl (over incline bench) 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
- One Arm Dumbbell Curl
How to: Dumbbell Standing One Arm Curl (over incline bench)
- Sit on an incline bench and hold a dumbbell in one hand with your palm facing forward.
- With your elbow close to your body, curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back while lifting the dumbbell.
- Not fully extending the arm at the bottom of the curl.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control to lift the weight.
Modifications
- Use a lighter dumbbell to maintain proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench for added support.
Tips
- Maintain control of the dumbbell throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to prevent your back from arching.
- Exhale while lifting the dumbbell and inhale while lowering.
Dumbbell Standing One Arm Curl (over incline bench) Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
curl
fitness