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Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl

Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl — movement illustration 1

This exercise is a seated biceps curl.

Equipment
Dumbbell, Flat bench
Muscle groups
Arms
Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Forearms

How to perform this exercise

  1. Sit on bench with your feet firmly on the floor and your back straight.
  2. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other.
  3. Lower the dumbbells to your sides and slowly curl your arms up so your palms are facing up.
  4. Squeeze your biceps at the top and slowly lower to the starting position.

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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