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Dumbbell Biceps Curl

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  • MusclesArms
  • EquipmentDumbbell
  • LevelBeginner

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with dumbbells at your sides, palms facing forward.
  2. Keep your elbows pinned to your sides.
  3. Curl the weights up toward your shoulders.
  4. Squeeze, then lower slowly to straight arms.

Coaching tips

  • If you have to swing, the weight is too heavy.

Common mistakes

  • Elbows drifting forward.
  • Not straightening the arms fully at the bottom.

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