Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
- Sit down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. Tip: Keep the elbows close to the torso.This will be your starting position.
- While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. As you do so, rotate the hand so that the palm is facing up. Continue the movement until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move.
- Slowly begin to bring the dumbbell back to starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.
- Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do alternate incline dumbbell curl work?
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl primarily works the biceps. The forearms assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for alternate incline dumbbell curl?
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl uses dumbbells.
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of alternate incline dumbbell curl?
Alternate Hammer Curl, Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl, Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my alternate incline dumbbell curl reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; alternate incline dumbbell curl can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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