Incline Curl

Equipment: Dumbbell Primary muscle: Biceps Brachii Category: isolation Movement: pull

Forearms Upper Front

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How to Perform Incline Curl

The dumbbell incline curl is an isolation exercise that emphasizes the biceps by placing the arms slightly behind the torso on an incline bench, increasing the stretch at the bottom of the movement. Performed with a dumbbell in each hand, the exercise involves curling the weights upward through elbow flexion while keeping the upper arms fixed and the shoulders relaxed. This position reduces momentum and helps maximize biceps activation, making the incline curl especially effective for building strength and muscle definition.