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Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl

Intermediate
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How to Do It

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward and arms fully extended.
  2. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  3. Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. 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 Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Muscles Worked

PrimaryBiceps
Secondary
Forearms