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Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline vs Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl
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Instructions
Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position.
While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Do not swing the arms.
After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you go all of the way down.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl
Sit on the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.
Rotate the palms of the hands so that they are facing inward in a neutral position. This will be your starting position.
While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the dumbbells out and up, turning the palms out as you lift and keeping your forearms in line with your outer deltoids. Tips:
Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps.
Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position as your breathe in. Remember to rotate your arms as you lower the dumbbells so that you can switch back to a neutral grip.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the biceps. Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline is a beginner exercise using barbell, while Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline if you have access to barbell, or Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl if you prefer dumbbell.