Build Arm Muscles with Straight Curls

Straight Curl

Rep Range

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

Hints

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.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Biceps

Secondary Muscles

Brachialis, Forearm

Tertiary Muscles

Shoulders