Incline dumbbell curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Biceps · Long head
- Low load
- Forearms · Flexors
How to do it
Sit back on an incline bench so the arms hang behind the torso, which puts the biceps on stretch. Curl the dumbbells up without letting the shoulders swing forward, then lower slowly back into the stretch. This position is the point of the exercise, so use a lighter weight than a standing curl and never bounce out of the bottom.
Form cues
- Arms hang behind the torso for the stretch
- Do not swing the shoulders forward
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ElbowShoulder
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.