Dumbbell High Curl (female)

Dumbbell High Curl demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright, holding a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length
  • 2Keep your elbows close to your body and rotate your palms until they face forward
  • 3Breathe out and curl the weights while keeping your upper arms stationary
  • 4Continue lifting the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells reach shoulder level
  • 5Lower the dumbbells to the starting position and inhale

Tips:

  • Avoid using your back or shoulders to lift the weights, focus on your biceps
  • Keep your abdomen tight and body stable throughout the curl
  • Do not fully extend your arms at the bottom, maintain a slight bend to keep tension on the biceps
  • Control the lowering motion to avoid injury

Dumbbell High Curl Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs