Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl
Drag the dumbbells up for a unique bicep workout! Build strength and definition with a controlled, focused curl.
The Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the shoulders and forearms. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl
** Stand up straight** with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended, and palms facing towards your body.
Keep your elbows close to your torso. This is the starting position.
As you breathe out, curl the dumbbells up by bending at the elbow and dragging them slightly backward, keeping your upper arms stationary. The dumbbells should stay close to your body, and your elbows should move back slightly as the dumbbells are lifted.
** Squeeze your biceps hard** at the top of the motion and hold for a brief pause.
Inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Ensure that the movement is slow and controlled, focusing on engaging the biceps throughout the exercise. Avoid swinging the dumbbells or using momentum to lift the weights.
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Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl work?
The Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the shoulders and forearms. The main muscles are the biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Drag Curl, Dumbbell Curl, Dumbbell Close-Grip Curl and Dumbbell Drag Curl.
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