Seated Alternating Dumbbell Curl
A seated exercise curling dumbbells alternately to build bicep size and strength.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Sit with back against support and feet flat.
- Hold dumbbells at your sides, palms facing in.
- Curl one dumbbell while rotating palm up.
- Lower to starting position and alternate arms.
- Repeat, keeping back straight and elbows close to sides.
Form cues
- Keep elbows stationary
- Rotate palm up during curl
- Don't swing weights
- Engage your core
Common mistakes
- Using momentum
- Elbows flaring
- Rocking the torso
- Moving both arms together
Breathing
Exhale as you curl up, inhale as you lower down.
