- Main muscle
- Biceps
- Also works
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbells, bench
How to do it
- Sit back on a bench set to about 45° with a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging straight down.
- Keep your upper arms still and curl the weights up.
- Lower slowly until your arms are fully straight behind your body.
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows swing forward as you curl.
- Lifting your head and shoulders off the bench.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Weighted Incline 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.