Dumbbell Curl

Step-by-step technique for Dumbbell Curl, an exercise for biceps using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, palms forward.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your body.
  3. Curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders.
  4. Lower under control to straight arms.
Coach tip: Don’t swing your body. Let your biceps do the work.

Muscles worked

Primary: Biceps
Secondary: Forearms

Dumbbell Curl is a strength exercise that loads the biceps using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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