How to Do Dumbbell Curls Alternating

Dumbbell Curls Alternating 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 Curls Alternating

  1. 01Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with palms facing the thighs.
  2. 02Curl one dumbbell toward the shoulder while rotating the palm upward to face the ceiling.
  3. 03Squeeze the bicep at the top of the rep, keeping the elbow pinned to the ribcage.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position before initiating the rep with the opposite arm.
  5. 05Avoid swinging the torso or using momentum to lift the weights.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Curls Alternating

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 shoulder blades back and down to prevent the shoulders from rolling forward during the peak of the curl.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Curls Alternating questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Curls Alternating work?

Dumbbell Curls Alternating is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Curls Alternating correctly?

Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with palms facing the thighs. Curl one dumbbell toward the shoulder while rotating the palm upward to face the ceiling. Squeeze the bicep at the top of the rep, keeping the elbow pinned to the ribcage. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position before initiating the rep with the opposite arm. Avoid swinging the torso or using momentum to lift the weights.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Curls Alternating?

Press the shoulder blades back and down to prevent the shoulders from rolling forward during the peak of the curl.

Is Dumbbell Curls Alternating suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Curls Alternating is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Curls Alternating?

Dumbbell Curls Alternating uses dumbbell.

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