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Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl

Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
Beginner
Category
Strength

Photos

Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl - step 1Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl - step 2

Instructions

  1. Stand (torso upright) with a dumbbell in each hand held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso and the palms of your hand should be facing your thighs.
  2. While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight as you rotate the palm of the hands until they are facing forward. At this point continue contracting the biceps as you breathe out until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move.
  3. Slowly begin to bring the dumbbell back to the starting position as your breathe in. Tip: Remember to twist the palms back to the starting position (facing your thighs) as you come down.
  4. Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.
  5. Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Exercise data and photos from free-exercise-db (Unlicense).