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Incline Dumbbell Curl
A bicep curl on an incline bench for a deeper stretch of the long head.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- biceps brachii · brachialis
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Sit on an incline bench set to 45 degrees, holding dumbbells at your sides.
- Let your arms hang straight down with palms forward.
- Curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders.
- Lower with control to full extension.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your head and shoulders against the bench throughout.
- Don't let your elbows drift forward as you curl.
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders forward as you lift the weight.