Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Dumbbell Curl, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Biceps brachii |
| Also | Brachialis, Brachioradialis |
Setup
Turn the pinky up as you curl to fully engage the biceps.
How to do it well
- Stand tall with dumbbells at the sides
- Curl and supinate as you lift
- Lower under control
Common mistakes
- Swinging for momentum
- Elbows drifting forward
Free programs with Dumbbell Curl
- Gym Confidence: Free Weights (3 day)
- Upper / Lower Starter (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hotel Gym (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs with Linear Main Lifts (6 day)
- Full Body (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.