Dumbbell Incline Biceps Curl
An arm isolating curl performed seated on an incline bench to maximize stretch and activation of the biceps.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Set the bench to a 45-60 degree incline and sit back with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Let your arms hang fully extended at your sides, elbows near your body.
- Curl the dumbbells up by flexing your elbows, keeping upper arms stationary.
- Pause and squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
- Lower the weights under control to the starting position.
Form cues
- Keep elbows still
- Let arms fully extend
- Do not swing weights
- Squeeze at the top
Common mistakes
- Swinging arms for momentum
- Elbows drifting forward
- Partial range of motion
Breathing
Exhale as you curl up, inhale as you lower down.
