Dumbbell alternate biceps curl exercise demonstration
Dumbbell alternate biceps curl

Exercise

Dumbbell alternate biceps curl

Dumbbell alternate biceps curl is a moderate exercise. It trains biceps and forearms. You need Dumbbells, Barbell, and Cable Machine.

Equipment
DumbbellsBarbellCable Machine
Muscles
BicepsForearmsForearms

Detailed explanation

Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward and arms fully extended. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.

Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward and arms fully extended.

  2. 2

    Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.

  3. 3

    Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.

  4. 4

    Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.

  5. 5

    Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating arms.

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