Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl
Isolate & build your biceps! The Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl targets definition with controlled, focused reps. Get ready to feel the burn!
The Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl
Stand up with your feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in one hand.
Bend forward slightly at the waist and place the opposite hand on your thigh for support.
With a firm grip on the dumbbell, allow the arm holding the weight to extend fully towards the floor.
Keep your upper arm stationary and perpendicular to the floor throughout the exercise.
Curl the dumbbell upward, focusing on contracting your biceps. Continue moving the weight until the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
Hold the top position for a moment, squeezing the bicep.
Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, maintaining full control of the movement.
Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching arms.
Ensure to keep your back straight and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. The concentration curl should be performed with a slow and controlled motion to maximize bicep engagement.
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Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl work?
The Dumbbell Standing Concentration 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 Standing Concentration Curl?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Seated Close-Grip Concentration Curl, Barbell Standing Concentration Curl, Bicep Leg Concentration Curl and Bodyweight Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl.
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