How to Do Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl

Dumbbell Standing Concentration 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 Standing Concentration Curl

  1. 01Hinge at the hips and place one hand on a bench or your knee for support.
  2. 02Hold a dumbbell in the free hand, allowing the arm to hang vertically with the tricep braced against the inner thigh.
  3. 03Curl the dumbbell toward the opposite shoulder without moving the upper arm from its braced position.
  4. 04Squeeze the bicep at the top of the movement before fully extending the arm.
  5. 05Inhale as you lower the weight and exhale as you curl.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Concentration 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 tricep of the working arm against the inside of the thigh to create a mechanical stop that prevents shoulder involvement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl correctly?

Hinge at the hips and place one hand on a bench or your knee for support. Hold a dumbbell in the free hand, allowing the arm to hang vertically with the tricep braced against the inner thigh. Curl the dumbbell toward the opposite shoulder without moving the upper arm from its braced position. Squeeze the bicep at the top of the movement before fully extending the arm. Inhale as you lower the weight and exhale as you curl.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl?

Press the tricep of the working arm against the inside of the thigh to create a mechanical stop that prevents shoulder involvement.

Is Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl?

Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl uses dumbbell.

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