Appears in642 Workouts*

Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl

The Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and biceps, with help from the glutes & hips. You'll need: dumbbells.

Mr. Grey
JustGains_XY
@JustGains_XY

Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris); Biceps (biceps brachii)

Secondary

Glutes (gluteus maximus)

How to do the Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl

  1. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with arms extended downward.

  2. Lower your body into a deep squat while keeping your chest up and core engaged.

  3. At the bottom of the squat, hold your position and curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders, squeezing your biceps.

  4. Lower the dumbbells back down in a controlled motion while maintaining your deep squat posture.

  5. Push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.

Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl work?

The Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl mainly works the quads and biceps, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and biceps brachii.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl?

Dumbbells.

Is the Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Dumbbell Bicep Squat Curl go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

Training calculators

Work out the numbers behind your training before your next session.