Dead-curl Press
Muscle Groups: Biceps, Shoulders
Dead-curl Press focuses on Biceps, Shoulders, with Glutes, Abs, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dead-curl Press with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with arms down by your sides.
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Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height while bending your elbows, engaging your biceps and keeping your shoulders relaxed.
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Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended, then slowly lower them back to shoulder height.
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Return to the starting position, ensuring good posture throughout the exercise.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dead-curl Press safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged to support your back and maintain stability during the movement.
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Avoid arching your back; keep your spine neutral and shoulders down away from your ears.
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Perform the exercise slowly to maintain control and proper form, avoiding swinging the weights.
Secondary Muscles
While Dead-curl Press primarily targets Biceps, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Abs, Traps . 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 Dead-curl Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dead-curl Press, 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.
