The dumbbell incline bicep curl is a strength exercise targeting the bicep, performed on an incline bench to increase the stretch and activation of the bicep muscle. It also engages the forearms as secondary muscles.
Also Works
Forearms
How to Perform
1
Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward, and arms fully extended.
2
Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
3
Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
4
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
5
Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.