How to do the Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl
Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl 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.
Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl demonstration · © GymiaFit
Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl step by step
- 1Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing up.
- 2Rest your upper arms on your thighs, allowing the dumbbells to hang down.
- 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders by contracting your biceps.
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl — questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl work?
The Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Seated Inner Biceps Curl?
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 Inner Biceps Curl 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 Inner Biceps Curl?
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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