Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Incline DB 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 |
Setup
The reclined position stretches the biceps for greater long-head activation.
How to do it well
- Lie back on an incline bench
- Let the arms hang straight down
- Curl without moving the elbows forward
Common mistakes
- Swinging the elbows forward
- Shortening the stretch at the bottom
Free programs with Incline DB Curl
- Dumbbells Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Power and Size: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Chest-Back / Shoulders-Arms / Legs (6 day)
- Body-Part Split (5 day)
- Torso / Limbs (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.