How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back to stabilize your posture.
- 1
Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward, and hands close together.
- 2
Keep your elbows close to your torso as you curl the weights towards your shoulders.
- 3
Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
- 4
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging the weights and use a full range of motion to fully engage the biceps and forearms.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbows drift forward of the torso
- ✕Spreading the hands far apart during the curl
- ✕Leaning the torso backward to lift the weight