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Dumbbell Curls

The Dumbbell Curls is a dumbbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting. Follow the 6 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 while holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended at your sides and palms facing forward.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso throughout the movement.
  3. Curl the dumbbells upward toward your shoulders by bending your elbows and contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause and squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
  5. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position under control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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