Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls
- Hold the dumbbell towards the side farther from you so that you have more weight on the side closest to you. (This can be done for a good effect on all bicep dumbbell exercises). Now do a normal incline dumbbell curl, but keep your wrists as far back as possible so as to neutralize any stress that is placed on them.
- Sit on an incline bench that is angled at 45-degrees while holding a dumbbell on each hand.
- Let your arms hang down on your sides, with the elbows in, and turn the palms of your hands forward with the thumbs pointing away from the body. Tip: You will keep this hand position throughout the movement as there should not be any twisting of the hands as they come up. This will be your starting position.
- Curl up the two dumbbells at the same time until your biceps are fully contracted and exhale. Tip: Do not swing the arms or use momentum. Keep a controlled motion at all times. Hold the contracted position for a second at the top.
- As you inhale, slowly go back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do flexor incline dumbbell curls work?
Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls primarily works the biceps.
What equipment do I need for flexor incline dumbbell curls?
Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls uses dumbbells.
Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls 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 flexor incline dumbbell curls?
Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline, Dumbbell Curls, Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my flexor incline dumbbell curls reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; flexor incline dumbbell curls can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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