Setup and loading
Dumbbells hanging by your sides.
How to do the alternating dumbbell curl step by step
- Stand with dumbbells at your sides and palms facing your thighs.
- Curl one dumbbell up, turning your palm up.
- Squeeze, lower slowly and switch arms.
Form cues
- Rotate your wrist on the way up
- Elbow fixed
Common mistakes
- Swinging your torso
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Sets and reps for your goal
Hypertrophy
3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.
Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.
A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.
Check your form
Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.
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Sports it suits
Gear for this exercise
- Adjustable dumbbellsSave space and replace a whole dumbbell rack at home.
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