Dumbbell Standing Single-Arm Concentration Curl
Isolate those biceps! This exercise targets definition with a focused, single-arm curl. Get ready to feel the burn!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent for stability.
2. Grip a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip (palms facing upwards).
3. Hinge forward slightly at the hips, keeping your back straight.
4. Place the free hand on the corresponding thigh for support and to help maintain balance.
5. Allow the arm holding the dumbbell to fully extend downwards towards the floor.
6. Keeping your upper arm stationary and pressed firmly against your inner thigh or side, curl the weight upwards by contracting the biceps.
7. Focus on moving only your forearm, and bring the dumbbell toward your chest as far as comfortably possible without shifting your torso.
8. Squeeze the biceps at the top of the contraction and hold for a brief moment.
9. Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, controlling the weight through the descent.
10. Perform the desired number of repetitions before switching arms and repeating the exercise.
Remember to breathe out on the exertion (lifting phase) and breathe in on the return phase. Keep the movement controlled, and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. Focus on form and technique rather than heavy weights to maximize biceps engagement and minimize the risk of injury.
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