Dumbbell Zottman Curl
This is an advanced exercise where you turn the dumbbells up and out.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent and your and your abs drawn in.
- Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other.
- Start with your hands at your sides.
- Curl your arms up turning your wrists so they are facing down as the dumbbells reach your chest.
- Pause for a moment and then return 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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