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Animated demonstration of the dumbbell standing concentration curl exercise, targeting the Biceps using Dumbbell.

dumbbell standing concentration curl

Body part
Upper arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target muscle
Biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand, with your arm fully extended and palm facing inwards.

  2. Step 2: Place your opposite hand on your thigh for support.

  3. Step 3: Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbell towards your shoulder by contracting your biceps.

  4. Step 4: Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.

  5. Step 5: Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.

  6. Step 6: Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.

  7. Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

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