How to do it
Spread your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the floor with both feet.
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Stand behind an incline bench and rest one arm against it, holding a dumbbell.
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Curl the dumbbell while keeping your upper arm pressed against the bench.
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Squeeze your bicep at the top of the movement.
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Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging the weight; use a controlled motion to maximize bicep engagement and minimize the risk of injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the upper arm off the incline pad
- ✕Bending the wrist backward during the curl
- ✕Leaning the torso forward over the bench