Strength

Standing Concentration Curl

The standing concentration curl is a beginner strength exercise for your biceps, using dumbbell.

Main muscles
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Standing Concentration Curl, starting position
Start
Standing Concentration Curl, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Taking a dumbbell in your working hand, lean forward. Allow your working arm to hang perpendicular to the ground with the elbow pointing out. This will be your starting position.
  2. Flex the elbow to curl the weight, keeping the upper arm stationary. At the top of the repetition, flex the biceps and pause.
  3. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

Alternatives to the standing concentration curl

Concentration Curls Dumbbell Hammer Curls Dumbbell Incline Dumbbell Curl Dumbbell Band curl Resistance bands Cable curl Cable stack Dumbbell curl Dumbbells