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How to do Weighted Standing Curl

The weighted standing curl is a classic strength exercise targeting the biceps, performed with dumbbells while standing. It also engages the forearms as secondary muscles.

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

How to do Weighted Standing Curl, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and exhale as you curl the weights up to shoulder level.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale as you slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Weighted Standing Curl in SPLYT

Weighted 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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