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How to do the Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl - Learn Proper Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Form
- Step 1: With a dumbbell of appropriate weight in each hand, straddle an incline bench and then place your back against the padding. Extend your arms downward with palms facing in and the dumbbells parallel to the floor.
- Step 2: Keep your upper arm steady and while breathing out, rotate your right palm forward. Slowly curl the dumbbell upward by bending your elbow until the dumbbell nearly touches the shoulder.
- Step 3: Hold this position for one count while contracting the bicep.
- Step 4: While breathing in, slowly return to the starting position.
- Step 5: Repeat with the left arm.
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Variations and Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Alternatives
- Variation 1: This exercise can also be done without alternating sides. Instead, perform up to 15 repetitions in a row with one arm and then perform the same number of repetitions with the other arm.
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Tips
- Tip 1: Throughout this exercise your elbows should remain close to your waist.
- Tip 2: Increase your dumbbell weights when you can comfortably do up to 15 repetitions on each side.
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Records and Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Statistics from Site Users
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 125 | 7 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 33 pounds | 18 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 23 | 23 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 119 | 119 |
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Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Chart - Average Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Weight Lifted
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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21's | Biceps | Expert |
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Alternating Dumbbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Alternating Hammer Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Barbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl)
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Superman Workout Plan | Expert |
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Daniel Craig Workout Plan | Expert |
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Ronnie Coleman Workout Plan | Expert |
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Full Body Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Paul Walker Workout Plan | Intermediate |
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Muscles Worked
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Equipment
| Name |
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| Dumbbells |
| Incline Bench |
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Training Details
The alternating incline dumbbell curl is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the biceps and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms.
The only alternating incline dumbbell curl equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells and incline bench. There are however many different alternating incline dumbbell curl variations that you can try out that may require different types of alternating incline dumbbell curl equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper alternating incline dumbbell curl form is easy with the step by step alternating incline dumbbell curl instructions, alternating incline dumbbell curl tips, and the instructional alternating incline dumbbell curl technique video on this page. The alternating incline dumbbell curl is a pull exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the alternating incline dumbbell curl video, learn how to do the alternating incline dumbbell curl, and then be sure and browse through the alternating incline dumbbell curl workouts on our workout plans page!
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Sports
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Force Type: Pull
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Mechanics Type: Isolation
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl Other Names: Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curls, Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curls
