Incline Dumbbell Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Incline Dumbbell Curl
- Sit back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand held at arms length. Keep your elbows close to your torso and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. This will be your starting position.
- While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second.
- Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Incline Dumbbell Curl
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Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
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Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl
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Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
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Seated Dumbbell Curl
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Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do incline dumbbell curl work?
Incline Dumbbell Curl primarily works the biceps.
What equipment do I need for incline dumbbell curl?
Incline Dumbbell Curl uses dumbbells.
Incline Dumbbell Curl: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. 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 incline dumbbell curl?
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl, Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl, Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my incline dumbbell curl reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; incline dumbbell curl can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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