Build Arm Strength with Drag Curls

Drag Curls

Rep Range

Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

Hints

Begin standing, holding dumbbells with palms facing forward. As you curl, drag the weights up by keeping them close and sliding them against your body, finishing near your shoulder area.

Common Mistakes

Ensure elbows remain pinned back and don't drift forward. Maintain a steady tempo without using momentum.

Breathing

Inhale at the starting position. Exhale as you perform the curl, inhaling again while returning to the starting position.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Biceps (Long Head)

Secondary Muscles

Biceps (Short Head), Brachialis, Forearm

Tertiary Muscles

Shoulders