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Incline dumbbell side curl

October 25, 2012 06:09 pm | Updated July 08, 2016 01:23 am IST

Build your biceps with these moves

Incline Dumbbell (finish position, right) Photo: R. Ravindran

Method

Sit on an incline bench (about 45 degree) holding a dumbbell in each hand as shown in the picture.

Keeping your elbows stationary, curl the weight upwards towards your shoulders.

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At the top position, squeeze your biceps hard for a second and reverse the movement.

Avoid

Excessive weights as it could lead to injury.

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Swinging action and partial movements.

Moving the shoulders, elbows or the body.

Targeted muscles

It trains the biceps brachii.

Has more impact on the inner head of the biceps muscle.

Who benefits

For those wanting to improve the shape of the biceps.

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