Concentration curl
Also called seated curl
- Works
- Front of the upper arm · biceps brachii and brachialis
- Needs
- Dumbbells
Setup
Sit on a bench with feet apart. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and rest the back of that upper arm on the inside of your thigh.
Steps
- Curl the dumbbell toward your shoulder.
- Lower it slowly until your arm is straight.
- Do the same number on the other side.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you lift.
Where you feel it
In the front of your upper arm.
Common mistakes
- Lifting the elbow off the thigh.
- Swinging the body.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.