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How to do the Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball

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Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.

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Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball at a glance

Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation (single-joint)
Force
Pull

Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball step by step

  1. 1Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. 2Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward and your arms fully extended.
  3. 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl one dumbbell while rotating your forearm until your palm is facing your shoulder.
  4. 4Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat the curl with the other arm.
  6. 6Continue alternating curls for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball — questions

What muscles does the Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball work?

The Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.

What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball?

You need dumbbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.

Is the Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.

What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Alternating Seated Bicep Curl On Exercise Ball?

Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl, Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster), Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Preacher Curl train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.

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