Biceps · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell Seated Bicep Curl

The dumbbell seated bicep curl is a strength exercise targeting the biceps, performed while seated to minimize body movement and focus on arm muscle engagement.

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

How to do Dumbbell Seated Bicep Curl, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing up.
  2. Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your torso.
  3. Exhale and curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Dumbbell Seated Bicep Curl in SPLYT

Dumbbell Seated Bicep 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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