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Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl

Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl — movement illustration 1

This exercise is a single arm version of a biceps curl.

Equipment
Dumbbell
Muscle groups
Arms
Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Forearms

How to perform this exercise

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent and your abs drawn in.
  2. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand so your palms are facing up.
  3. Extend your arms so they are at the sides of your body.
  4. Keeping your elbows locked lift your left arm to your chest so that your forearm touches your bicep.
  5. Lower your arm and repeat with your right arm.

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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