Straight Curl
This biceps exercise mainly works your biceps, with help from your brachialis and forearm. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Straight Curl
Hold dumbbells in front of you, palms facing forward, with the weights touching each other. Curl them up towards your shoulders, keeping the dumbbells together and elbows stationary.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum or letting the dumbbells drift apart. Ensure a controlled motion.
Breathing
Inhale when lowering the dumbbells; exhale during the curl up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Biceps
Secondary Muscles
Brachialis, Forearm
Tertiary Muscles
Shoulders
