Biceps · Dumbbell

Seated Dumbbell Curl

Sit down and cut out the cheating.

Seated Dumbbell Curl exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Let your arms hang straight with elbows close to your torso.
  3. Curl both dumbbells up toward your shoulders.
  4. Lower slowly to a full stretch.

The one cue that matters

Sitting kills momentum, so keep the reps strict and controlled.

Muscles worked

The Seated Dumbbell Curl isolates the Biceps — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted biceps volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Seated Dumbbell Curl work?

The Seated Dumbbell Curl primarily works the Biceps.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Seated Dumbbell Curl?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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