Dumbbell Incline Curl

Learn how to do the Dumbbell Incline Curl with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Biceps, with secondary emphasis on Forearms.

Dumbbell Incline Curl exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Dumbbell Incline Curl

Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell Incline Curl with correct form:

  1. 1Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. 2Rest your upper arms on the incline bench and let your elbows hang down, fully extending your arms.
  3. 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  4. 4Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  5. 5Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  6. 6Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbell Incline Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

forearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
dumbbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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