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Drag Curl Dumbbell

The Drag Curl Dumbbell is a dumbbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body part
Upper arms

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand with an underhand grip.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and arms fully extended.
  3. Pull your elbows backward as you drag the dumbbells upward along your body.
  4. Continue lifting until the dumbbells reach the lower chest or upper abdomen.
  5. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
  6. Slowly lower the dumbbells back down, keeping them close to your torso the entire time.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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