Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | dumbbell |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbell and sit on flat bench. Place feet apart, lean forward and put back of upper arm against inner thigh.Execution
Flex arm to raise dumbbell toward shoulder. Return, keep arm slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Concentration curls have to be done slowly, don't pull shoulders back. Avoid any swinging of torso.![Dumbbell Concentration Curl | Starting Position Dumbbell Concentration Curl Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/71/71.jpg)
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![Dumbbell Concentration Curl | Ending Position Dumbbell Concentration Curl Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/72/72.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Brachialis |
Synergist | Biceps Brachii | Brachioradialis |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Upper | Trapezius, Lower | Obliques | Erector Spinae | Wrist Flexors |
![Dumbbell Concentration Curl | Muscles Front Dumbbell Concentration Curl Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/35/35.jpg)
Front
![Dumbbell Concentration Curl | Muscles Rear Dumbbell Concentration Curl Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/36/36.jpg)
Rear
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