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Incline Inner Biceps Curl

Incline Inner Biceps Curl is an isolation strength movement working the biceps, 1 muscle group in all. Rated beginner; needs dumbbells. 52 of the other 872 exercises here hit the same primary muscle, closest being Barbell Curl.

Dumbbell beginner strength isolation
Incline Inner Biceps Curl — starting position, working the bicepsIncline Inner Biceps Curl — end position, working the biceps

How to do the Incline Inner Biceps Curl

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and lie back on an incline bench.
  2. The dumbbells should be at arm's length hanging at your sides and your palms should be facing out. This will be your starting position.
  3. Now as you exhale curl the weight outward and up while keeping your forearms in line with your side deltoids. Continue the curl until the dumbbells are at shoulder height and to the sides of your deltoids. Tip: The end of the movement should look similar to a double biceps pose.
  4. After a second contraction at the top of the movement, start to inhale and slowly lower the weights back to the starting position using the same path used to bring them up.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

RoleMuscles
Primary biceps
Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
Type isolation

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Common questions

What muscles does the Incline Inner Biceps Curl work?

The Incline Inner Biceps Curl primarily works the biceps. Alternate Hammer Curl, Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl, and Barbell Curl train the same muscle, across 8 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Incline Inner Biceps Curl?

Dumbbells. Without dumbbells, Barbell Curl, Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline, and Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl train the same muscle, and 1 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Incline Inner Biceps Curl suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Incline Inner Biceps Curl is rated beginner. 15 harder options for the same muscle are catalogued.

Where should the Incline Inner Biceps Curl go in a workout?

Late — the Incline Inner Biceps Curl is isolation work, so it follows your compounds. Supersetting it with Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension and Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip cuts session time without extra rest.

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