Incline Dumbbell Curl

Starting position

• Incline bench at about 45–60°, lean back.
• Dumbbells hanging straight beside the body, palms forward.

Execution

• Curl the dumbbells to the shoulders; the upper arms stay vertical.
• Lower slowly until the biceps are stretched.
• Breathe out as you curl.

Common mistakes

• Pulling the shoulders forward.
• Bringing the elbows forward.
• Too heavy for the stretched position.