Concentration Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 sessions vs 3,522. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Concentration Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 sessions compared to 3,522 for Concentration Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Curl Differ
| What differs | Concentration Curl | Incline Dumbbell Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | biceps | biceps and forearms |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,522 sessions | 9,441 sessions |
How to Do Concentration Curl
Concentration Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed on your thigh and lift the dumbbell up using your biceps.
- 2. Do not move your elbow or shoulder; just bend your arm.
- 3. At the top, strongly contract your biceps.
- 4. Slowly lower it back to the starting position while feeling the resistance.
- 5. Start the next repetition without fully extending your arm, keeping it slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your elbows steady and slowly raise the weight.
For a full Concentration Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Concentration Curl exercise guide.
How to Do Incline Dumbbell Curl
Incline Dumbbell Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Set the incline bench to about 45-60 degrees.
- 2. Sit on the incline bench and hold the dumbbells with your palms facing forward.
- 3. Keep your elbows fixed in a vertical position and bend your elbows using only the strength of your biceps.
- 4. At the highest point, twist your wrists outward.
- 5. While keeping your elbows fixed, feel the resistance of the dumbbells and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Brace your abs firmly so that your upper body does not sway and your lower back does not bend, and slowly lift and lower the dumbbells.
- 2. If you feel pain in your elbows or the front of your shoulders, reduce the dumbbell weight by about 20%.
For a full Incline Dumbbell Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Concentration Curl or Incline Dumbbell Curl?
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 sessions against 3,522 for Concentration Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Curl work the same muscles?
Not quite. Concentration Curl loads biceps, and Incline Dumbbell Curl loads biceps and forearms.
What equipment do Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Curl need?
Concentration Curl needs a dumbbell, and Incline Dumbbell Curl needs a dumbbell.
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