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Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl vs Standing Inner-Biceps Curl

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl - starting position
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl - ending position
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
beginner·Dumbbell·isolation
Standing Inner-Biceps Curl - starting position
Standing Inner-Biceps Curl - ending position
Standing Inner-Biceps Curl
intermediate·Dumbbell·isolation

Side-by-Side

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
VS
Standing Inner-Biceps Curl
beginner
Level
intermediate
Dumbbell
Equipment
Dumbbell
isolation
Mechanic
isolation
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
biceps
Primary
biceps
forearms
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

biceps

Only in Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl

forearms

Instructions

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl

1

Sit down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. Tip: Keep the elbows close to the torso.This will be your starting position.

2

While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. As you do so, rotate the hand so that the palm is facing up. Continue the movement until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move.

3

Slowly begin to bring the dumbbell back to starting position as your breathe in.

4

Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.

5

Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Standing Inner-Biceps Curl

1

Stand up with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso. Your legs should be at about shoulder's width apart from each other.

2

Rotate the palms of the hands so that they are facing inward in a neutral position. This will be your starting position.

3

While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights out while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Your wrist should turn so that when the weights are fully elevated you have supinated grip (palms facing up).

4

Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Tip: Keep the forearms aligned with your outer deltoids.

5

Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps.

6

Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position as your breathe in. Remember to rotate the wrists as you lower the weight in order to switch back to a neutral grip.

7

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the biceps. Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Standing Inner-Biceps Curl is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Standing Inner-Biceps Curl for a greater challenge.

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