Exercise guide
Incline Dumbbell Curl.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
Muscles at work
Front
Back
PrimaryBiceps
SecondaryForearms
Make every rep count.
- 01
Set an incline bench to about 55–65°. Sit back with your upper back and hips firmly against the pad, feet planted.
- 02
Grab two dumbbells with a supinated (palms-up) grip and let your arms hang straight down. Keep your shoulders pulled back and down—don’t let them roll forward.
- 03
Take a breath, brace your core, and curl both dumbbells up by bending at the elbows. Keep your upper arms pinned in place (no swinging).
- 04
Squeeze at the top when your biceps are fully contracted.
- 05
Lower slowly and under control until your elbows are straight again, keeping tension on the biceps.
- 06
Repeat for your target reps.





