How to Do Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells

Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells is a biceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with palms facing inward.
  2. 02Curl one dumbbell toward the shoulder while rotating the palm upward so it faces the ceiling at the midpoint.
  3. 03Contract the bicep at the top of the range while keeping the elbow pinned to the ribcage.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbell back to the neutral starting position while simultaneously beginning the curl on the opposite arm.
  5. 05Maintain a slight bend in the knees to protect the lower back from arching.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the torso sways to build momentum, tighten the glutes and press the big toes into the floor to anchor the lower body.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells questions

What muscles does Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells work?

Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with palms facing inward. Curl one dumbbell toward the shoulder while rotating the palm upward so it faces the ceiling at the midpoint. Contract the bicep at the top of the range while keeping the elbow pinned to the ribcage. Lower the dumbbell back to the neutral starting position while simultaneously beginning the curl on the opposite arm. Maintain a slight bend in the knees to protect the lower back from arching.

What is the A90 coach tip for Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells?

If the torso sways to build momentum, tighten the glutes and press the big toes into the floor to anchor the lower body.

Is Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells suitable for beginners?

Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells?

Alternate Biceps Curl Standing Dumbbells uses dumbbell.

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