Standing Concentration Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Standing Concentration Curl
- Taking a dumbbell in your working hand, lean forward. Allow your working arm to hang perpendicular to the ground with the elbow pointing out. This will be your starting position.
- Flex the elbow to curl the weight, keeping the upper arm stationary. At the top of the repetition, flex the biceps and pause.
- Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Standing Concentration Curl
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Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
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Standing Biceps Cable Curl
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Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
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Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Curl Over Incline Bench
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Seated Close-Grip Concentration Barbell Curl
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Standing One-Arm Cable Curl
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Barbell Curl
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Cable Preacher Curl
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Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl
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Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do standing concentration curl work?
Standing Concentration Curl primarily works the biceps. The forearms assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for standing concentration curl?
Standing Concentration Curl uses dumbbells.
Standing Concentration Curl: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Standing Concentration 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 standing concentration curl?
Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl, Standing Biceps Cable Curl, Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my standing concentration curl reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; standing concentration curl can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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