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Dumbbell curl GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • BicepsMusculus biceps brachii
  • BrachialisMusculus brachialis
  • BrachioradialisMusculus brachioradialis
  • ForearmsMusculi antebrachii
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3.5 seconds

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How to do a dumbbell curl

  1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended by your sides and palms facing forward.
  2. Keep your elbows tucked close to your torso and your core braced.
  3. Curl the dumbbells upward by contracting your biceps until they reach shoulder level.
  4. Pause briefly and squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
  5. Lower the dumbbells slowly back to the starting position under control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows fixed at your sides throughout the movement.
  • Avoid swinging or using momentum to lift the weight.
  • Control the lowering phase to maximize muscle tension.
  • Maintain a neutral wrist and upright posture.

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