Biceps · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell One Arm Standing Curl

The dumbbell one arm standing curl is a classic isolation exercise targeting the biceps. It involves curling a dumbbell with one arm while standing, focusing on strict form to maximize biceps engagement.

Dumbbell One Arm Standing Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Dumbbell One Arm Standing Curl, step by step

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in one hand, palm facing forward and arm fully extended.
  2. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the weight upward while contracting your biceps.
  3. Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell One Arm Standing Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

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Dumbbell One Arm Standing 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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