Weighted Standing Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachioradialis
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachioradialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Standing Dumbbell Curl
How to: Weighted Standing Curl
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing forward.
- Keeping your elbows close to your torso, curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- Pause briefly 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
- Swinging the weights instead of lifting.
- Allowing elbows to flare out excessively.
- Overextending the wrists during the curl.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to focus on form.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing causes discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize efficiency.
- Control the movement both up and down to avoid using momentum.
- Ensure that you are standing upright to maintain proper posture.
Weighted Standing Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
forearms
strength
weights
upper arms
muscle building