Split Dumbbell Curl to Press
January 7, 2009
Starting Position
- Standing holding dumbbells with front foot on stable object about mid-thigh height
Procedure
- Shift your weight forward onto your front leg, taking your back leg into a stretch
- Now, keeping your elbows still, lift the dumbbells to your shoulders as you rotate your palms to the ceiling
- After performing a biceps curl, press the weight over your head, finishing with your palms facing forward
- Return to the starting position and repeat until you've completed all your reps
- Switch legs midway through the set
Coaching Keys
- Keep your stomach and the glute muscles of your rear leg tight throughout the movement
- Do not allow your back to move
- Do not rock forward or backward, and don't move your elbows
You Should Feel It
- In your biceps, glutes, and hip flexors
Tags:
Dumbbells, Strength, Biceps, Shoulder
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