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Fitness
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
The dumbbell incline curl targets the biceps. By lying on an incline bench, it isolates the biceps and enhances muscle activation, making it effective for building arm strength and definition.
Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight
Arms
Dumbbell
1. Setup: Position an incline bench at about a 45-degree angle. Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
2. Grip: Lie back on the bench, bringing the dumbbells above your chest with palms facing each other.
3. Starting Position: Engage your core, keep your feet flat on the floor, and position your arms straight with a slight bend in the elbows.
4. Execution: Lower the dumbbells out to your sides in a wide arc, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Bring the dumbbells to chest level.
5. Return: Raise the dumbbells back to the starting position by reversing the motion. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Diagram of the muscles activated:
