Dumbbell Bicep Curl

A fundamental exercise aimed at increasing arm strength, specifically targeting the biceps.

Instructions

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with arms at your sides and palms facing forward.
• Keep your elbows close to your torso, and keep your upper arms stationary. Only your forearms should move.
• Curl the weights by bending your elbows until your dumbbells are near shoulder level.
• Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your biceps.
• Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Swinging your body or using your back to lift the weights, which reduces effectiveness and can cause injury.
• Allowing elbows to come forward, thus losing tension on the biceps at the top of the lift.
• Not completing full range of motion, failing to fully contract and extend the biceps.

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