Dumbbell Biceps Curl Seated on a Swiss Ball
Differentiation: Mechanics
This variation of a Seated Bicep Curl is unique from other Seated Bicep Curl exercises. Here is how: you sit on a Swiss ball. This position forces you to engage your core muscles to maintain balance. Engaging your core eventually engages your core muscles. You curl both dumbbells simultaneously, | instead of alternating between your left and right arms. Using dumbbells ensures each bicep lifts the same amount of weight. Using equal weight increases the overall symmetry of your biceps. You rotate your hands 90 degreees as you lift the dumbbells.
Starting Position
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Main Mechanics
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Proper Form
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Avoid swinging your body in an attempt to assist with lifting the dumbbell. Keeping your upper-body stationary will help concentrate the effort in your biceps.
Gear Advice
To perform this exercise, you will need access to dumbbells. If you want to perform this exercise at home, we have listed a link below to the Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell Set - which you can order from Amazon dot com. For your hands, we encourage you to order the Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap Glove or use weightlifting chalk instead of wearing a glove.
Gear You'll Need
Brand | Product | Price |
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbell Set | $299.00 | |
Weightlifting Chalk | $11.15 | |
Harbinger Training Grip WristWrap Glove | $26.99 |
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