GymPlan AIStanding Concentration Curl
Standing Concentration Curl is a beginner isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works your biceps, with help from your forearms.
How to do the standing concentration curl
- Taking a dumbbell in your working hand, lean forward. Allow your working arm to hang perpendicular to the ground with the elbow pointing out. This will be your starting position.
- Flex the elbow to curl the weight, keeping the upper arm stationary. At the top of the repetition, flex the biceps and pause.
- Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Muscles worked
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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What muscles does the standing concentration curl work?
It mainly works your biceps; your forearms assist.
How many sets and reps of standing concentration 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 standing concentration curl good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.