Incline Dumbbell Curl

A bicep curl on an incline bench for a deeper stretch of the long head.

How to do it

1. Sit on an incline bench set to 45 degrees, holding dumbbells at your sides.
2. Let your arms hang straight down with palms forward.
3. Curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders.
4. Lower with control to full extension.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Keep your head and shoulders against the bench throughout.
• Don't let your elbows drift forward as you curl.
• Avoid shrugging your shoulders forward as you lift the weight.

Muscles

Primary: Biceps

Secondary: Brachialis