Incline Dumbbell Curl primarily works the biceps. It is categorized as a pull movement and uses Dumbbell and Bench, box, or chair.
- Primary muscles
- biceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell and Bench, box, or chair
- Movement pattern
- pull
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Incline Dumbbell Curl
- Lie back on the incline, arms hanging straight down
- Curl without letting the elbows drift forward
Common mistakes
- Swinging the elbows up to help
- Cutting the bottom stretch short
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is biceps. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Hammer Curl
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Hammer Curl · Hammer Curl · Barbell Curl · Concentration Curl · Cable Curl · Preacher Curl
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