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Lying Supine Dumbbell Curl

Lying Supine Dumbbell Curl is a beginner isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works your biceps.

💪 Biceps🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
Lying Supine Dumbbell Curl: starting position
Starting position
Lying Supine Dumbbell Curl: end position
End position

How to do the lying supine dumbbell curl

  1. Lie down on a flat bench face up while holding a dumbbell in each arm on top of your thighs.
  2. Bring the dumbbells to the sides with the arms extended and the palms of the hands facing your thighs (neutral grip).
  3. While keeping the arms close to your torso and elbows in, slowly lower your arms (as you keep them extended with a slight bend at the elbows) as far down towards the floor as you can go. Once you cannot go down any further, lock your upper arms in that position and that will be your starting position.
  4. As you breathe out, slowly begin to curl the weights up as you simultaneously rotate your wrists so that the palms of the hands face up. Continue curling the weight until your biceps are fully contracted and squeeze hard at the top position for a second. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Upper arms should remain stationary and elbows should stay in throughout the movement.
  5. Return back to the starting position very slowly.

Muscles worked

Primary: Biceps

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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FAQ

What muscles does the lying supine dumbbell curl work?

It mainly works your biceps.

How many sets and reps of lying supine dumbbell curl should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the lying supine dumbbell curl good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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