How to Do Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep 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 Incline Alternate Bicep Curl

  1. 01Sit on a bench set to a 60-degree incline and let the dumbbells hang at arm's length with palms facing forward.
  2. 02Curl one dumbbell toward the shoulder while keeping the elbow pinned in a fixed position behind the torso.
  3. 03Rotate the wrist at the top of the rep to achieve a peak contraction in the biceps.
  4. 04Lower the weight slowly to the start position and immediately begin the curl with the opposite arm.
  5. 05Maintain a neutral head position against the bench to protect the cervical spine.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep 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

Ensure the back of the shoulders stays in contact with the bench at all times to prevent the front delts from assisting.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl correctly?

Sit on a bench set to a 60-degree incline and let the dumbbells hang at arm's length with palms facing forward. Curl one dumbbell toward the shoulder while keeping the elbow pinned in a fixed position behind the torso. Rotate the wrist at the top of the rep to achieve a peak contraction in the biceps. Lower the weight slowly to the start position and immediately begin the curl with the opposite arm. Maintain a neutral head position against the bench to protect the cervical spine.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl?

Ensure the back of the shoulders stays in contact with the bench at all times to prevent the front delts from assisting.

Is Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl?

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Bicep Curl uses dumbbell.

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