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Dumbbell Bicep CurlCurl Bisep Dumbbell

Curling dumbbells to train the biceps. Simple and effective when done strictly.

BicepsDumbbells or bandsBeginnerFree

How to do it

Setup. Stand tall, dumbbells at your sides, palms forward, elbows close to your body.

  1. Curl the dumbbells up without moving your elbows forward.
  2. Squeeze at the top.
  3. Lower over two to three seconds.

Most common mistake

Swinging your body to lift the weight.

Coach's tip

The slow lowering builds as much muscle as the lifting.

Sets and reps by level

LevelSetsRepsRest
Beginner3 sets8-10 reps60s
Intermediate3 sets10-12 reps60s
Advanced4 sets10-12 reps60s
Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. Mild muscle burning is normal; pain is not.

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