How to perform Dumbbell Concentration Curl with proper form
Starting Position
- Seating: Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground, shoulder-width apart.
- Dumbbell Grip: Hold a dumbbell in one hand.
- Arm Position: Rest the elbow of the working arm on the inside of your thigh for stability.
Execution
- Start Curl: With a controlled motion, curl the dumbbell upwards. Focus on contracting your bicep.
- Elbow Alignment: Keep your elbow close to your body and stationary; only the forearm should move.
- Peak Contraction: At the top of the curl, squeeze your bicep briefly.
- Lowering Phase: Lower the dumbbell back down slowly to the starting position, maintaining control throughout.
Breathing
- Inhale while lowering the dumbbell.
- Exhale during the upward curl.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral wrist throughout the movement.
- Avoid swinging or using momentum; focus on isolating the bicep.
- Remember to switch arms after completing your repetitions.
Exercises
Arnold Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Around The World, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Front Delts, Chest
Synergist: Side Delts, Rear Delts, Lats
Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps
Bent Over One Arm Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Lats, Upper Back
Synergist: Rotator Cuff, Biceps, Rear Delts, Chest
Bent Over Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Lats, Upper Back
Synergist: Biceps, Rear Delts, Rotator Cuff, Chest
Bicep Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Box Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Quads, Calves
Bulgarian Split Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quads
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Calves
Chest Fly, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Front Delts
Concentration Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Hamstrings, Quads, Calves
Decline Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps
Front Raise, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Chest, Upper Back
Front Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quads
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Calves
Glute Bridge, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Quads
Goblet Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Adductors, Quads, Calves
Hammer Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Incline Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps
Incline Chest Fly, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Biceps, Front Delts
Incline Chest Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps