Dumbbell curl
Biceps · Dumbbell
Set up
Two dumbbells.
Steps
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms straight, palms facing forward.
- Keeping your elbows at your sides, curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.
- Squeeze at the top, then lower slowly until your arms are straight.
Keep in mind
- Elbows stay by your sides
- Keep your body still; no swinging
- Lower slowly, taking about two seconds
Common mistake
Swinging your body to lift the weights. Stand tall and use lighter dumbbells.
Stop and rest if you feel chest pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or sharp joint pain. Get medical help if it doesn't settle.