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Dumbbell alternating seated bicep curl on exercise ball

The dumbbell alternating seated bicep curl on an exercise ball is a strength exercise targeting the biceps. It involves sitting on an exercise ball, which engages the core for stability, and curling dumbbells alternately to work the biceps.

How to perform: Dumbbell alternating seated bicep curl on exercise ball

At a glance

Area
Upper arms
Main muscle
Biceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  • Avoid swinging the dumbbells; use controlled movements.
  • Exhale as you curl the dumbbell up and inhale as you lower it down.

What to watch out for

  • Shoulder injuries
  • Lower back pain
  • Elbow tendinitis

Also known as

Curl alternato con manubri su fitball, alternating dumbbell curl on stability ball, dumbbell curl, alternating curl, seated bicep curl, exercise ball curl, fitball bicep curl

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