How to do it
Keep your head resting flat against the bench pad.
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Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle.
- 2
Sit back on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
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Curl one dumbbell up to your shoulder while keeping your palm facing your torso.
- 4
Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 5
Alternate arms and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulders back and avoid swinging the weights to ensure proper form and maximum bicep engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbows drift away from the bench
- ✕Rotating the palms outward during the curl
- ✕Arching the lower back off the incline bench