Biceps · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl

The dumbbell standing concentration curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed while standing and using one arm at a time for focused contraction.

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

How to do Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand, with your arm fully extended and palm facing inwards.
  2. Place your opposite hand on your thigh for support.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbell towards your shoulder by contracting your biceps.
  4. Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
  5. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  6. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

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

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