Curl
Muscle Groups: Biceps
Curl focuses on Biceps, with Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Curl with proper form and technique.
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Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides and palms facing forward.
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Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders while contracting your biceps.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Curl safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your elbows stationary and close to your body to avoid swinging your arms.
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Use a weight that allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
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Engage your core to stabilize your body and protect your back during the curl.
Secondary Muscles
While Curl primarily targets Biceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Curl, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Curl, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
