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Exercises / Seated dumbbell curl

Seated 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
Loop
One repetition, 3.5 seconds

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How to do a seated dumbbell curl

  1. Sit upright on a bench with your back firmly supported and feet flat on the floor
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with arms hanging at your sides and palms facing forward
  3. Keep your elbows close to your torso throughout the entire movement
  4. Curl the weights up by contracting your biceps until the dumbbells reach shoulder level
  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

  • Maintain a straight back against the bench support to prevent swaying or using momentum
  • Keep your elbows stationary at your sides - avoid letting them drift forward or backward
  • Control the lowering phase of the movement to maximize muscle engagement
  • Use a weight that allows you to maintain proper form throughout all repetitions
  • Avoid swinging the weights or using your shoulders to assist the movement

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