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How to do the Seated Dumbbell Curl - Learn Proper Seated Dumbbell Curl Form
- Step 1: Holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on a flat bench and extend your arms down by your sides, palms facing each other. This is your starting position.
- Step 2: Using just the forearms, simultaneously bend the elbows and raise both dumbbells to your shoulders, exhaling and turning the dummbells so that your palms are facing your shoulders.
- Step 3: Contract your biceps for a moment and then inhale as you simultaneously lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Step 4: Repeat for a complete set.
Seated Dumbbell Curl Variations and Seated Dumbbell Curl Alternatives
- Variation 1: Alternate arms inbetween repetitions instead of doing them simultaneously.
- Variation 2: Perform this exercise from a standing position.
Seated Dumbbell Curl Tips
- Tip 1: For additional support you can use a bench with a back rest.
- Tip 2: Keep your upper arms stationary as you raise and lower the dumbbells.
Seated Dumbbell Curl Records and Seated Dumbbell Curl Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 115 | 5 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 33 pounds | 21 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 26 | 26 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 129 | 129 |
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Seated Dumbbell Curl Chart - Average Seated Dumbbell Curl Weight Lifted
Seated 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 |
Seated Dumbbell Curl Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Seated Dumbbell Curl)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Workout Plan | Expert |
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5x5 Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Ronnie Coleman Workout Plan | Expert |
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Brad Pitt Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Muscle Building Workout Plan | Intermediate |
Seated Dumbbell Curl Muscles Worked
Seated Dumbbell Curl Equipment
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Seated Dumbbell Curl Training Details
The seated dumbbell curl is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the biceps and to a lesser degree also targets the .
The only seated dumbbell curl equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells. There are however many different seated dumbbell curl variations that you can try out that may require different types of seated dumbbell curl equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper seated dumbbell curl form is easy with the step by step seated dumbbell curl instructions, seated dumbbell curl tips, and the instructional seated dumbbell curl technique video on this page. The seated dumbbell curl is a pull exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the seated dumbbell curl video, learn how to do the seated dumbbell curl, and then be sure and browse through the seated dumbbell curl workouts on our workout plans page!
Seated Dumbbell Curl Sports
Seated Dumbbell Curl Force Type: Pull
Seated Dumbbell Curl Mechanics Type: Isolation
Seated Dumbbell Curl Other Names: Seated Dumbbell Curls
