Incline Dumbbell Curl
Starting from a stretch, which is the position a standing curl never reaches.
What it works
Biceps
How to do it
- 1Sit back on a 45–60° incline, arms hanging straight down behind the torso.
- 2Curl without the elbows travelling forward, then lower to a complete stretch.
- 3This is the biggest stretch you can put a biceps under, so keep the weight modest.
Cues that matter
- ›Sit back on a 45-60 degree incline
- ›Arms hang straight down behind the torso
- ›Curl without the elbows travelling forward
Watch a form guide for the incline dumbbell curl ↗
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