dumbbell one arm standing curl
The dumbbell one arm standing curl is a classic isolation exercise targeting the biceps. It involves curling a dumbbell with one arm while standing, focusing on strict form to maximize biceps engagement.
Difficulty
Equipment: dumbbell
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
bicepsUPPER PUSH
Secondary Muscles
forearms
Instructions
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in one hand, palm facing forward and arm fully extended.
- Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the weight upward while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
