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Dumbbell Alternating Bicep Curl with Leg Raised on Exercise Ball

The dumbbell alternating bicep curl with leg raised on exercise ball is a dumbbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms and shoulders assisting.

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Target muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms, shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body part
Upper arms

How to do the dumbbell alternating bicep curl with leg raised on exercise ball

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Place an exercise ball behind you and position one foot on top of it, keeping your balance.
  3. With your arms fully extended and elbows close to your sides, curl one dumbbell towards your shoulder while keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
  5. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the biceps. The forearms and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all biceps exercises or every dumbbell exercise.

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