How to Do Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl

Dumbbell Seated Zottman 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 Seated Zottman Curl

  1. 01Sit on a bench with back support, holding dumbbells at your sides with a supinated (palms up) grip.
  2. 02Curl the weights toward the shoulders while keeping the elbows pinned to the ribcage.
  3. 03At the top of the curl, rotate the wrists so that the palms face away from you.
  4. 04Lower the weights slowly back to the starting position using the pronated (overhand) grip.
  5. 05Rotate the palms back to the upward position at the bottom before starting the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Seated Zottman 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 palms are fully facing the floor before beginning the descent to maximize engagement of the brachioradialis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl correctly?

Sit on a bench with back support, holding dumbbells at your sides with a supinated (palms up) grip. Curl the weights toward the shoulders while keeping the elbows pinned to the ribcage. At the top of the curl, rotate the wrists so that the palms face away from you. Lower the weights slowly back to the starting position using the pronated (overhand) grip. Rotate the palms back to the upward position at the bottom before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl?

Ensure the palms are fully facing the floor before beginning the descent to maximize engagement of the brachioradialis.

Is Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl?

Dumbbell Seated Zottman Curl uses dumbbell.

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