Reviewed exercise · beginner

Incline Dumbbell Curl

A accessory isolation movement for biceps.

Equipment

dumbbells, bench

Typical range

8–20 reps

Also trains

No secondary emphasis listed

Set up

Set a moderate incline and sit with the arms hanging at the sides.

Execute

Curl without moving the upper arms forward.

Lower slowly until the elbows are comfortably extended.

Coaching cues

• Shoulders stay on the bench.
• Let the arms get long.

Common mistakes

• Driving the elbows forward near the top.
• Using an incline that forces shoulder discomfort.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.