How to do it
Keep your knees slightly bent and feet planted for a stable base.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- 2
Curl the weights up towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows fixed in place.
- 3
Squeeze your biceps at the top of the curl, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 4
Keep your upper body still throughout the exercise.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your elbows locked by your sides to prevent swinging and ensure the biceps are doing the work.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swinging the torso to lift the dumbbells
- ✕Letting the wrists bend backward as you curl
- ✕Curling one dumbbell ahead of the other