How to do it
Keep your wrist straight throughout the entire curling motion.
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Stand next to an incline bench, holding a dumbbell with your outside arm.
- 2
Lean into the bench so your chest is against the pad and your arm is hanging down.
- 3
Curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder, keeping your elbow close to your body.
- 4
Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Use an incline bench to support your back and prevent using momentum. This position also allows for a greater range of motion.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbow drift away from torso
- ✕Rotating the shoulder during the curl
- ✕Dropping the weight too fast on descent