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Dumbbell Shoulder Curl

The Dumbbell Shoulder Curl mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: dumbbells.

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Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Shoulder Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)

Secondary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)

How to do the Dumbbell Shoulder Curl

  1. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides with palms facing in.

  2. Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, lift your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.

  3. Pause briefly at the top while keeping your wrists slightly lower than your elbows.

  4. Lower the dumbbells in a controlled motion back down to your starting position.

Dumbbell Shoulder Curl FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Shoulder Curl work?

The Dumbbell Shoulder Curl mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Shoulder Curl?

Dumbbells.

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