How to do it
Take two full seconds lowering each dumbbell to keep tension on the muscle.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides with a neutral grip.
- 2
Curl one dumbbell across your body towards the opposite shoulder.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 4
Repeat with the other arm and continue to alternate for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Rotate your torso slightly towards the lifting arm to enhance the contraction at the top of the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the working elbow drift outward
- ✕Flexing the wrist during the curl
- ✕Rocking the torso back to swing the weight