pull · beginner
Dumbbell Biceps Curl
Also called: db curl, standing curl
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Coaching cues
- elbows glued to your sides
- curl up, palms finishing toward the shoulders
- squeeze at the top for a beat
- lower on a slow count to full straight arms
Common mistakes
- swinging the hips and lower back to lift the weight
- half reps that never straighten the arms
- elbows drifting forward at the top
- wrists curling and doing half the work
Take care with: elbow. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Band Biceps Curl
Harder: Hammer Curl