Incline Dumbbell Curl
Biceps • Gym • Intermediate
- Muscle Group: Biceps
- Training Type: Isolation
- Equipment: Dumbbells, Incline Bench
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Exercise Overview
The incline dumbbell curl is an isolation exercise that targets the biceps by placing the arms behind the body on an incline bench. This position increases muscle stretch at the bottom of the movement, making the exercise highly effective for building biceps length, strength, and overall arm development.
How To Do It
1. Setup
Set an incline bench to a moderate angle and sit back while holding a dumbbell in each hand. Let your arms hang naturally at your sides.
2. Starting Position
Keep your shoulders back, chest up, core engaged, and palms facing forward. Arms should be fully extended without locking the elbows.
3. Execution
Curl the dumbbells upward toward your shoulders while keeping your upper arms stationary. Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top.
4. Return
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position under control, maintaining tension throughout the movement.