How to Do Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press

Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press

  1. 01Stand with dumbbells at your sides using a palms-forward grip.
  2. 02Perform a bicep curl by bringing the weights toward the shoulders.
  3. 03Rotate the palms to face inward as they reach shoulder height, then press them overhead while rotating the palms forward.
  4. 04Fully extend the arms at the top without shrugging the shoulders toward the ears.
  5. 05Reverse the rotation and the curl in a controlled sequence to return to the start.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises 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

Avoid arching the lower back as the dumbbells go overhead by squeezing the glutes and locking down the ribs.

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05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press correctly?

Stand with dumbbells at your sides using a palms-forward grip. Perform a bicep curl by bringing the weights toward the shoulders. Rotate the palms to face inward as they reach shoulder height, then press them overhead while rotating the palms forward. Fully extend the arms at the top without shrugging the shoulders toward the ears. Reverse the rotation and the curl in a controlled sequence to return to the start.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press?

Avoid arching the lower back as the dumbbells go overhead by squeezing the glutes and locking down the ribs.

Is Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press?

Dumbbell Standing Curl Arnold Press uses dumbbell.

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