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Dumbbell Concentration Curl

Intermediate
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How to Do It

  1. Sit on a bench with your legs spread apart and a dumbbell in one hand, resting your elbow on the inside of your thigh.
  2. Fully extend your arm and hold the dumbbell with an underhand grip.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the weight up towards your shoulder while contracting your biceps.
  4. Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
  5. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  6. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Range of Motion

Full extension to maximum contraction at the shoulder.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Swinging the dumbbell instead of curling it
  • ×Moving the upper arm off the thigh
  • ×Using the shoulder to lift the weight

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Goal

Maximize bicep peak contraction with strict isolation

Body Part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Muscles Worked

PrimaryBiceps
Secondary
Forearms