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How to do Dumbbell High Curl

The dumbbell high curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed by curling dumbbells as high as possible while keeping the upper arms stationary.

Dumbbell High Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Dumbbell High Curl, step by step

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Keep your upper arms stationary and curl the dumbbells as high as possible while contracting your biceps.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell High Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Track Dumbbell High Curl in SPLYT

Dumbbell High Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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