One move
Incline Dumbbell Curl
Strength
Upper body
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Sit back on an incline (or lean against a wall) and curl. The stretch position emphasizes the long head of the biceps.
Option. No incline bench? Lean back against a wall or perform seated with a slight lean. Keep the weight moderate.
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Sit on an incline bench (or lean against a wall) with dumbbells hanging at your sides, palms forward.
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Keep the upper arms still and curl the weights up toward the shoulders.
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Squeeze at the top, then lower slowly, letting the arms fully straighten.
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Feel the stretch at the bottom without swinging.
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Maintain a stable torso — no rocking.
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Control both the up and the down.