Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl
The Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. You'll need: dumbbells and exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Side Biceps (brachialis); Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
How to do the Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl
Sit upright on an exercise bench with a dumbbell in each hand, holding them with your palms facing up.
Rest your arms down slightly or keep your elbows bent at about a 90-degree angle to start the upper half range of motion.
Curl the dumbbells upward toward your shoulders, keeping your upper arms still and focused entirely on the top portion of the movement.
Squeeze your biceps hard at the very top of the curl for a brief moment.
Lower the dumbbells back down slowly only to the halfway point, maintaining tension in your biceps throughout the set.
Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl work?
The Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. The main muscles are the biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl?
Dumbbells and exercise bench.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Seated Half Upper Bicep Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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