Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl

How to do the Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl

1. Sit on the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.
2. Rotate the palms of the hands so that they are facing inward in a neutral position. This will be your starting position.
3. While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the dumbbells out and up, turning the palms out as you lift and keeping your forearms in line with your outer deltoids. Tips:
4. Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps.
5. Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position as your breathe in. Remember to rotate your arms as you lower the dumbbells so that you can switch back to a neutral grip.
6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	biceps
Equipment	dumbbell
Difficulty	beginner
Type	isolation

No dumbbell? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Barbell Curl Barbell Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline Barbell Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl Barbell Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl Barbell Lying High Bench Barbell Curl Barbell Preacher Curl Barbell

Harder than the Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl

High Cable Curls intermediate · Cable Machine Drag Curl intermediate · Barbell Zottman Preacher Curl intermediate · Dumbbell

Superset the Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl with

Opposing triceps work — alternate sets without extra rest.

Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension triceps Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip triceps One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension triceps One Arm Supinated Dumbbell Triceps Extension triceps

Common questions

What muscles does the Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl work?

The Seated Dumbbell 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 Seated Dumbbell 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 Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl is rated beginner. High Cable Curls, Drag Curl, and Zottman Preacher Curl are the progressions from here.

Where should the Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl go in a workout?

Late — the Seated Dumbbell 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.

Similar exercises

Alternate Hammer Curl Dumbbell Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl Dumbbell Barbell Curl Barbell Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline Barbell Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment Cable Machine Cable Preacher Curl Cable Machine