The Dumbbell Curl is an effective exercise for targeting biceps and building arm strength. It involves lifting a dumbbell from your waist to your shoulder, helping to increase muscle tone.
Stand up straight holding a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length and with palms facing towards you. Keep your elbows close to your torso.
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Curl the dumbbells while contracting your biceps. Keep the upper arm stationary, only moving your forearm. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
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Hold the contracted position for a second and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
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Remember to breathe out while you curl and in as you relax and do not use your back or shoulders to lift the weights; they should stay stationary throughout the exercise.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Stand up straight holding a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length and with palms facing towards you. Keep your elbows close to your torso.
Curl the dumbbells while contracting your biceps. Keep the upper arm stationary, only moving your forearm. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
Hold the contracted position for a second and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Remember to breathe out while you curl and in as you relax and do not use your back or shoulders to lift the weights; they should stay stationary throughout the exercise.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Strength distributions
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