Dumbbell seated curl
The dumbbell seated curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps. It involves sitting on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand and curling the weights up towards the shoulders while keeping the upper arms stationary.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your upper arms stationary.
- Avoid swinging the weights.
- Control the movement throughout the exercise.
- Exhale while lifting the weights and inhale while lowering them.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist injuries
Also known as
Curl con manubri da seduto, seated dumbbell curl, seated biceps curl, biceps exercise, upper arm workout