Beginner exercise
Seated Dumbbell Curl
Also called Seated DB Curl
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How to perform Seated Dumbbell Curl
- Sit upright on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand and your upper arms beside your torso.
- Turn your palms forward and keep your wrists aligned with your forearms.
- Bend both elbows to curl the dumbbells toward your shoulders without swinging your upper arms forward.
- Pause briefly at the top while keeping your shoulders still.
- Lower both dumbbells under control until your elbows are straight again.
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Muscles involved
Primary targets: Biceps Brachii Long Head, Biceps Brachii Short Head.
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