How to perform the dumbbell biceps curl

  1. 1

    Keep upper arms quiet

  2. 2

    Curl through a full comfortable range

  3. 3

    Squeeze without lifting the elbow

  4. 4

    Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back to start the rep
  • Letting elbows travel forward
  • Skipping the bottom range

Alternatives

Cable curlHammer curlPreacher curl