To begin, curl either one or both dumbbells up until your arm is fully flexed with your palm externally rotated until it faces upward. In the top position allow your elbows to come forward slightly until it is directly under the weight. Control the descent as you rotate the dumbbell back ...
Dumbbell curls are bicep curls that specifically use dumbbells. These exercises specifically work the biceps brachii. They improve muscle strength, add
Dumbbell Squat Squatting with kettlebells (or dumbbells): grip is the limiting factor Dumbbell Squats are Squats with dumbbells. Hold them on your front shoulders and Squat. Benefit: you don’t need a Power Rack. Drawback: you can’t go heavy. Holding 50kg on each shoulder is harder than...
Don’t recruit the shoulders or torso to swing the weights up when doing the dumbbell curl. This can feel like a swinging, twisting, or heaving movement. Do not allow your hips to hinge or your lower body to assist the movement in any way. Try to keep your elbows at your sides until...
Step 1: Stand upright while holding a dumbbell in your working arm. Place your non-working arm on your hip or hold it loosely at your side. Step 2: Tuck your upper arm into your torso and brace your core. Step 3: Bend your working elbow to curl the weight up until your arm forms...
The cable curl is an isolated movement working the biceps brachii, brachialis, forearm even works your core muscles. Instead of using a dumbbell or barbell, a
Don't sleep on the spider curl. Here's how to properly perform this top-shelf exercise to make serious biceps gains in the gym.
Dumbbell Squat Squatting with kettlebells (or dumbbells): grip is the limiting factor Dumbbell Squats are Squats with dumbbells. Hold them on your front shoulders and Squat. Benefit: you don’t need a Power Rack. Drawback: you can’t go heavy. Holding 50kg on each shoulder is harder than...
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The bent-over dumbbell row is a compound, functional exercise that uses this same motion throughout the day, such as when picking up heavier objects. Knowing how to position your back and brace your abs properly can protect you from strain. ...