Incline Curl

Dumbbell Incline Curl Exercise

Target Muscle: Biceps Brachii (Upper Arms)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Pull Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Deltoid, Anterior, Wrist Flexors

Synergists: Brachialis, Brachioradialis

Incline Curl Instructions

Incline Curl Technique

Sit back on a 45-60 degree incline bench. With arms hanging down straight, position two dumbbells with palms facing inward.

Incline Curl Form

With elbows back to sides, raise one dumbbell and rotate forearm until forearm is vertical and palm faces shoulder. Lower to original position and repeat with opposite arm. Continue to alternate between sides.

This exercise may be performed by alternating (as described), simultaneous, or in simultaneous-alternating fashion. When elbows are fully flexed, elbows should only travel forward slightly allowing forearms to be no more than vertical to allow for a relative release of tension in muscles between repetitions. Also see mechanical analysis of arm curl.

Related Dumbbell Exercises
1. Curl