How to do it
Squeeze hard at the top for one count before lowering.
- 1
Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing up.
- 2
Hold your arms against your body so that only your hands are moving.
- 3
Curl the dumbbells towards your biceps by flexing your wrists.
- 4
Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on a full range of motion and avoid swinging the dumbbells; the movement should come solely from the wrists.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending at the elbows to lift the dumbbells
- ✕Swinging the torso to create momentum
- ✕Lifting the shoulders up toward the ears