- Main muscle
- Biceps
- Also works
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms straight, palms facing forward.
- Keep your elbows pinned to your sides and curl the weights up toward your shoulders.
- Squeeze at the top for a moment.
- Lower slowly until your arms are straight again.
Common mistakes
- Swinging your body to get the weight up.
- Letting your elbows drift forward as you curl.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Dumbbell Curl into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.