Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl
Intermediate
How to Do It
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward and arms fully extended.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating arms.
Range of Motion
Full extension at the bottom to full contraction at the top.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Swinging the torso for momentum
- ×Not fully supinating the wrist
- ×Rushing through reps without controlling the eccentric
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec
Goal
Develop bicep strength with unilateral focus
Body Part
Upper ArmsEquipment
Dumbbell
Muscles Worked
PrimaryBiceps
Secondary
Forearms




