Bicep curls with dumbbells

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Major muscles used

• Biceps
• Forearms

Performing bicep curls with dumbbells

• Stand with back straight, knees unlocked, feet hip-width apart and hold two dumbbells at your side.
• Your arms should be extended straight down, palms facing your hips.
• Keeping your elbows close to your body, use your biceps to curl the dumbbells up to the chest level. Your palms should now be facing your head.
• Hold for a brief second flexing your biceps.
• Keep your wrist straight and elbows at your sides throughout the exercise.
• Lower the dumbbells to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.

Be careful

• Don't sway your back or rock your body in an attempt to complete the lift.
• Don't let your elbows leave your sides.
• Don't just let the dumbbell drop when lowering it. Let the dumbbells down slowly resisting the weight of the dumbbells

Hints and tips

Perform dumbbell bicep curls with your back against a wall and your kness slightly bent. This will dramatically reduce any chance of swaying and / or cheating in this exercise.

Alternative exercises to bicep curls

• Cable curls
• Bicep curls (Barbell)
• Incline bicep curls
• Hammer curls

Courtesy of Global-Fitness.com, your Online Personal Trainer

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