Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a bench holding a pair of dumbbells on your thighs with your palms facing upwards.
  • 2Pull the weight towards your shoulder while keeping your upper arms stationary.
  • 3Pause at the top and squeeze your biceps.
  • 4Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips:

  • Keep your torso and elbows stationary throughout the movement.
  • Focus on using your biceps to lift the weights, not your back or shoulders.
  • Exhale as you curl the weights up and inhale as you lower them.
  • Avoid using momentum to lift the weights; this exercise should be performed in a smooth, controlled manner.

Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs