Biceps exercise

Incline Dumbbell Curl

How to do the Incline Dumbbell Curl with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Perform incline dumbbell curls by sitting on an incline bench set to a 45- or 60-degree angle. Hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. Squeeze your biceps and bend your elbows to lift the dumbbells to shoulder level, then lower them again.
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Illustration showing the Incline Dumbbell Curl
Targets

Muscles worked

Biceps muscle Biceps Primary Forearms muscle Forearms Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Incline bench Incline bench Dumbbells Dumbbells
Technique

How to do the Incline Dumbbell Curl

  1. 1 Perform incline dumbbell curls by sitting on an incline bench set to a 45- or 60-degree angle.
  2. 2 Hold a pair of dumbbells at your side.
  3. 3 Squeeze your biceps and bend your elbows to lift the dumbbells to shoulder level, then lower them again.