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dumbbell one arm standing curl

dumbbell one arm standing curl exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: biceps. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell one arm standing curl exercise demonstration
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

forearms

How to perform

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in one hand, palm facing forward and arm fully extended.
  2. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the weight upward while contracting your biceps.
  3. Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.