Seated Dumbbell Curl
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Description
The Seated Dumbbell Curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps brachii. It involves curling a dumbbell in each hand while seated, minimizing the use of momentum and focusing on the contraction of the biceps.
How to Perform
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an underhand grip.
- Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your torso.
- Start with your arms fully extended and palms facing forward.
- Exhale as you curl the weights up towards your shoulders by bending your elbows.
- Pause at the top of the movement, ensuring maximum contraction of the biceps.
- Inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
What Muscles Work
Primary Muscle:
Secondary Muscles:
Tips
- Focus on keeping your elbows stationary to maximize bicep engagement.
- Avoid using momentum; perform the movement slowly and with control.
- Ensure a full range of motion by fully extending and contracting your arms.
- Keep your wrists straight to avoid unnecessary strain.
- Use a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form throughout all repetitions.
- Maintain a neutral spine and avoid leaning back during the curl.
Common Mistakes
- Using excessive weight leading to swinging the body for momentum.
- Allowing elbows to drift forward, reducing bicep engagement.
- Not fully extending the arms, limiting range of motion.
- Curling the wrists instead of keeping them neutral.
- Leaning back excessively, straining the lower back.
- Rushing through reps, sacrificing muscle control.
- Not keeping the shoulders down, causing shoulder engagement.
- Failing to keep the back straight, leading to poor posture.
- Neglecting to squeeze the biceps at the top of the curl.
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