Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Curl Over Incline Bench

Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Curl Over Incline Bench — Start position
Start position
Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Curl Over Incline Bench — End position
End position
Region
Elbow & Arm
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • biceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Stand on the back side of an incline bench as if you were going to be a spotter for someone. Have a dumbbell in one hand and rest it across the incline bench with a supinated (palms up) grip.

  2. Position your non lifting hand at the corner or side of the incline bench. The chest should be pressed against the top part of the incline and your feet should be pressed against the floor at a wide stance. This is the starting position.

  3. While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the dumbbell upward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second.

  4. Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to starting position as your breathe in.

  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

  6. Switch arms while performing this exercise.

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