BicepsBeginner

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl

Strength movement using Dumbbell.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary BicepsSupporting Forearms

Movement instructions

1
Sit down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. Tip: Keep the elbows close to the torso.This will be your starting position.
2
While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. As you do so, rotate the hand so that the palm is facing up. Continue the movement 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 starting position as your breathe in.
4
Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.
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Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Technique guidance

Exhale as the target muscle shortens against resistance and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily throughout the set.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Keep the area clear and use a load you can lift into position and lower without dropping.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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