One move
Dumbbell Curls
Strength
Upper body
How to read ahead. Do to go one move at a time.
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, curl the weights up to your shoulders with control, then lower slowly.
Option. No dumbbells? Use filled water bottles, or do slow-motion air curls with fists clenched.
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Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, dumbbells at your sides, palms facing forward.
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Keep your elbows close to your body and shoulders relaxed.
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Curl the weights up toward your shoulders by bending your elbows.
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Squeeze your biceps at the top for one second.
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Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position with control.
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Avoid swinging or using momentum — keep it smooth.