How to Do Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl

Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl 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 Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold two dumbbells with an underhand grip so the inner ends of the weights touch.
  2. 02Fix the elbows to the sides of the ribcage and maintain constant contact between the two dumbbells.
  3. 03Curl both weights toward the collarbones while exhaling and keeping the wrists rigid.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position under control without allowing them to separate.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl

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

Press the dumbbells together firmly throughout the entire range of motion to increase mechanical tension on the inner biceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl work?

Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold two dumbbells with an underhand grip so the inner ends of the weights touch. Fix the elbows to the sides of the ribcage and maintain constant contact between the two dumbbells. Curl both weights toward the collarbones while exhaling and keeping the wrists rigid. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position under control without allowing them to separate.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl?

Press the dumbbells together firmly throughout the entire range of motion to increase mechanical tension on the inner biceps.

Is Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl?

Dumbbell Close Grip Simultaneous Curl uses dumbbell.

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