How to Do Dumbbell High Curl

Dumbbell High 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 High Curl

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 02Raise your arms out to the sides until they are level with your shoulders and palms are facing up.
  3. 03Flex the elbows to curl the weights toward your ears while keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps hard at the top of the range.
  5. 05Slowly extend the arms back to the starting position without dropping your elbows.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell High 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

Keep your elbows high and fixed throughout the movement to prevent the front deltoids from taking over.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell High Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell High Curl work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell High Curl correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are level with your shoulders and palms are facing up. Flex the elbows to curl the weights toward your ears while keeping your upper arms stationary. Squeeze the biceps hard at the top of the range. Slowly extend the arms back to the starting position without dropping your elbows.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell High Curl?

Keep your elbows high and fixed throughout the movement to prevent the front deltoids from taking over.

Is Dumbbell High Curl suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell High Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell High Curl?

Dumbbell High Curl uses dumbbell.

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