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Incline 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
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 4.5 seconds

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How to do a incline dumbbell curl

  1. Set the incline bench to a 45-60 degree angle and sit with your back firmly pressed against the pad
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with arms hanging straight down and palms facing forward
  3. Keep your shoulders back and core engaged throughout the movement
  4. Curl the weights up by contracting your biceps while keeping your upper arms pressed against the bench
  5. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement for a brief pause
  6. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control

Form tips

  • Keep your upper arms stationary and pressed against the bench to isolate the biceps effectively
  • Avoid swinging or using momentum - focus on slow, controlled movements
  • Don't let your shoulders roll forward or come off the bench during the exercise
  • The incline position provides a greater stretch on the biceps compared to standard curls
  • Start with lighter weights as this position makes the exercise more challenging than regular curls

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