Strength

Dumbbell Curl To Press

The Dumbbell Curl to Press is a compound exercise targeting your biceps and shoulders. It not only enhances strength but also boosts upper body muscular endurance.

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Dumbbell Curl To Press instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.

Curl the weights towards your shoulders, keeping a controlled motion.

Once at the top of the curl, press the dumbbells straight up, extending your arms over your head.

Lower the weights back down in a controlled manner first to the shoulders and then back to the initial position.

Repeat this for the programmed number of reps, ensuring you're not moving your upper arms while lifting the weights.

Stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.

Curl the weights towards your shoulders, keeping a controlled motion.

Once at the top of the curl, press the dumbbells straight up, extending your arms over your head.

Lower the weights back down in a controlled manner first to the shoulders and then back to the initial position.

Repeat this for the programmed number of reps, ensuring you're not moving your upper arms while lifting the weights.

Equipment needed

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