Biceps exercise · dumbbell
Dumbbell Incline Curl
The dumbbell incline curl is a dumbbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
How to do the dumbbell incline curl
- Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
- Rest your upper arms on the incline bench and let your elbows hang down, fully extending your arms.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat 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 work as secondary muscles. See all biceps exercises or every dumbbell exercise.
