Dumbbell Concentration Curl
Intermediate
How to Do It
- Sit on a bench with your legs spread apart and a dumbbell in one hand, resting your elbow on the inside of your thigh.
- Fully extend your arm and hold the dumbbell with an underhand grip.
- Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the weight up towards your shoulder while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 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 ArmsEquipment
Dumbbell
Muscles Worked
PrimaryBiceps
Secondary
Forearms




