Dumbbell Bicep Curl
Toned armsCoach's Tips
If you turn your wrist outwardas when pulling up the weight, you may contract your biceps further.
How to Dumbbell Bicep Curl
Starting Position
1. Avoid swinging your body or using momentum to lift the weights.
2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and maintain control of the dumbbells throughout the exercise.
3. Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
Proper Form
1. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights up towards your shoulders.
2. Hold at the top of the movement and squeeze your biceps.
3. Inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Breathing Technique
1. Exhale as you curl the weights up.
2. Inhale as you lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Precautions
1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a pair of dumbbells in each hand.
2. Keep your elbows close to your torso, and palms facing your body.