How to do the Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability Ball)
Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability Ball) is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the balance category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.
Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability Ball) demonstration · © GymiaFit
Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability Ball) at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability Ball) step by step
- 1Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- 2Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward and your arms fully extended.
- 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbells while contracting your biceps.
- 4Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- 5Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- 6Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability Ball) — questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability Ball) work?
The Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability Ball) primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability 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 Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability 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 Seated Biceps Curl (on Stability 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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